The 12th annual Coronation Festivities will take place at the Franciscan, in Primatial and Hviezdoslav Squares.

One of the biggest cultural events in Slovakia, the coronations of 18 kings and queens, who were crowned in Bratislava is performed annually in an experiential manner. According to historical documents, an authentic coronation ceremony is staged, and performed by about 150 actors in the costumes of the period. This year, we commemorate the coronation of Joseph I, who became the king of Hungary at the age of 9-years (1687). The coronation ceremony is followed by the appointment of the knights of the Golden Spur Order, the coronation oath, folk festivity and fireworks.

The accompanying program to the Coronation Festivities:
• The Blue Frankish Wine Festival (20. - 22.6.2014)
• The Bratislava Historical Craft Fair (21. - 22.6.2014)
• The Historical Fair of the Free Royal Towns (21. - 22.6.2014)
• Oxen Roasting and the Gastronomic Festival (21. - 22.6.2014)

Web: www.coronation.sk