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Schedule
The Civic Association Coronation Bratislava and BRATISLAVA TOURIST SERVICE TOGHETER with partners and sponsors prepare Coronation celebration 2008. The date is the same as alwys / first September weekend. This year it is 6 September 2008. Authentic coronation ceremony will be held in old town. Coronation celebration will be spectacular as usual with authentic rite, royal dignity and great atmosphere in the city. We commemorate this year already the 6th coronation in Bratislava - coronation of Ferdinand II from 1618. The program we will precise continuously.
14.00 Coronation procession and portage of the St. Stephen`s crown from the Bratislava Castle
14.30 Coronation ceremony of King Ferdinand II. - Hlavné námestie - square
15:45 Dubbing of the Knight of the Golden Spur - Hviezdoslavovo námestie - square
Coronation oath
Coronation hill17.30 Drums and Bugles - Tyršovo nábrežie
19.30 Oldtown Execution - Hviezdoslavovo námestie-square
The rite of coronation of the King
The theatrical show of the authentic rite of coronation of Hungarian King Ferdinand II. based upon the historical documents is the heart of the Coronation celebration. The King receives the coronation insignia from the representatives of church in the presence of the highest aristocracy and the representatives of the clergy.Date: 6 September 2008
Time: 14:30
Place: Hlavné námestie - Main square
The Knighting of the Knights of the Golden Spur
Time: 15:45
Place: Hviezdoslavovo námestie - square
Transfer of the St. Stephen’s crown
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Since the year 1608 the coronation insignia were safely placed and guarded in the Coronation Tower in the Bratislava castle. Just before the very beginning of the coronation celebration, the crown was transferred to the coronation cathedral with a great splendour.
Date: 6 September 2008
The Coronation procession
The coronation procession of the royal couple with its princely court, imperial family, representatives of the aristocracy, church dignitaries, and military units was an event worth seeing. Also nowadays the procession is among the greatest events of the coronation celebration. During the procession the coronation coins will be thrown to the people.
Date: 6 September 2008
Time: from Castle 14:00
and after coronation ceremony
Wine in fountain
Wine in fountains during rustic entertainments in the past always received lots of attention. In 1608 the King Matthias II. donated 60 barrels of good wine to his folks during his coronation celebration. We respect our good traditions and wine will flow from fountain this year too.Date: 6 September 2008
Place: Venturska street, Old Town
Fireworks
Pyrotechnics were among favours of the crowds ever since. During the first coronation celebration in the year 1563 the fireworks caused a fire and a part of the town burnt down. However, the inhabitants of Bratislava never abandoned this special event. Date: 6 September 2008
Time: 21:30
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Historic crafts
At the last year Coronation celebration there were more than 220 historic craftsmen. Many of them show manufacturing in an authentic way. The number of the craftsmen increases from year to year. In Bratislava this year there will be the greatest historical market in Slovakia. Date: 6 September 2008
Place: Hviezdoslavovo nám. - square
Taking pictures with huge royal puppets
Their royal majesties the Emperor Maximilian and his wife will be walking in the streets of Bratislava. They will be there for all visitors to commemorate, that they are in the famous Coronation City.
Date: look around you cca 1 week before Coronation celebration
Place: Old Town
Shooting from historical weapons
During the coronation of Maria Ludovika the members of Bratislava shooting fellowship organised shooting at targets. There were nine prizes for the best shooters. Some of the targets are now used in collections of Bratislava City Museum. Visitors of this year’s celebration will not lack this kind of entertainment.Date: 6 September 2008
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Coin Striking
The city of Bratislava received this privilege in coin striking from Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor. However, during the times of coronation celebrations coins were striked in the royal city of Kremnica, hand made striking adds up the colour of nowadays coronation celebrations.
Date: 6 September 2008
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Children Knights Tournament
For the youngest novices of the knightly status we have prepared an iron pony, knight armour and a spear. Everything else depends on the skills of young knights to hit a ring. After showing valour and chivalrous bravery, the young knight will get a royal degree and will the knighted as the knight of the Golden Spur.
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