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You’re Invited to an Unforgettable Weekend

We cordially invite you to the Coronation Ceremony, which will be held in September, from the 1st through the 3rd, and which will magnificently complete the summer tourism season in Bratislava. This ceremony will recall Bratislava’s fourth coronation; this time Matthew II von Habsburg, crowned in 1608. You will experience a genuine coronation atmosphere with a rich program in the streets of our City. 

 
On September 1st, 2006, the musical tones of the Coronation Mass by W. A. Mozart will sound in St. Martin’s Coronation Cathedral, performed by the Orchestra of the Slovak National Theatre.
Where: St. Martin’s Cathedral
When: 20.00
Tickets: 250,-Sk/ adult
             125,-Sk/ child 6-12 
                 0,-Sk/ child 0-6r. without seat request 

On September 2nd and 3rd, 2006, Bratislava will be shaded by the Turkish crescent moon. A theatre performance with 200 actors on Castle Hill will recreate the era from the turn of the 16th into the 17th century.
Where: Bratislava Castle
When: 21.00
Tickets: 250,-Sk/ adult
             125,-Sk/ child 6-12 
                 0,-Sk/ child 0-6r. without seat request 

On September 3rd, 2006, more than 400 guests will see an authentic ceremony of the coronation of the Hungarian King. The King will be anointed with holy oil and will accept coronation insignia from the hands of the Ostrihom Archbishop, in accordance with the contemporary tradition.
Where: St. Martin’s Cathedral
When: 15.00
Tickets: 1500,-Sk/ adult
             750,-Sk/ child 6-12 
                 0,-Sk/ child 0-6r. without seat request 

During these days oxen will be roasted, wine will flow from a fountain, and royal beer served from barrels in the streets of the City. Contemporary Middle Age craftsmen, musicians, jugglers and fakirs will present their skills. The King himself will be acclaimed by delegates from almost all Slovak royal cities. You will be able to taste the best Slovak wines in the fair.

2. september 2006

10.00 - 22.00   Booths with period handicrafts
                         Hviezdoslavovo nám. - square, Hlavné nám. - square, Bratislava Castle

10.00 - 22.00   Wine market
                          Rybné nám. - square

10.00 - 20.00   Joust for children, programme for children and adults
                         Bratislava Castle 

10.00 - 20.00   Roasting of oxen, coronation goulash
                         Bratislava Castle

21.00 - 23.00   In the Shadow of the Turkish Crescent Moon
                         Bratislava Castle

3. september 2006

12.30   Portage of the Coronation Insignia from the Bratislava Castle to St. Martin’s Cathedral

14.00   Coronation accompaniment from the Bratislava Castle to St. Martin’s Cathedral

15.00   CORONATION CEREMONY OF KING MATHEW II
            St. Martin’s Cathedral

16.00   Coronation accompaniment in streets of the Old Town
               Accolade of the Order of the Golden Spur -  Hlavné nám. - square
           Coronation accompaniment in streets of the Old Town
               Coronation Hill - Hviezdoslavovo nám. - square

17.00   Royal visitation of wine market - Rybné nám. - square          

19.30   Appraisement of the joust for children

20.00   Royal accompaniment to the Bratislava Castle

21.00 - 23.00   In the Shadow of the Turkish Crescent Moon
                        Monumental scenic play
                          Bratislava Castle

BRATISLAVA TOURIST SERVICE is doing its best to satisfy the great interest of visitors to see such events. In cooperation with the Ibis Hotel, it offers 150 exclusive packages containing tickets for all events, accommodation including breakfast in the Ibis Hotel for three nights, and a trip to the Červený kameň Castle (Red Rock). In addition, BRATISLAVA TOURIST SERVICE has prepared a royal breakfast with the King, exclusively for guests of the Ibis Hotel.

The price per person is € 398. (Matthew II  was crowned 398 years ago.)

The price for two persons is € 563. (If we add the digit 1 before this price, we will get the year 1563, when Bratislava became a coronation city for the first time.)

You will be able to personally participate in all three events of the best-known ceremony of 2006 in Bratislava. You can book the packages on-line at www.bratislava-info.sk or www.ibis-bratislava.sk.

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