The modern constructing technology is covered outwardly and from within by historicist architectural elements. Many designers have participated in decorating the building. Today, it is the residency of Slovak philharmonic orchestra. Its concert hall has been the witness of concerts of top domestic and foreign musical performances and excellent soloists of various genres of classical music. The season reaches its climax with autumnal Bratislava musical celebration.

Today’s new renaissance building was built in 1885 – 1886 according to the project of architects H. Helmer and F. Fellner who were specialists for theatre constructions. The face of building is adorned with busts of J.W. Goethe, W. Shakespeare, F. Liszt, W.A. Mozart and J. Katona. The building is in use of opera and ballet.

Stands on the corner of Hlavne namestie (Main Square) and Zelena Street. Since 1880 it has the new baroque look, which came out of French baroque. It was built for the significant wine merchant Frantisek Palugyay.