Mysterious Portrait on Old Town Hall, Bratislava Postcard

"Mysterious Portrait on Old Town Hall, Bratislava, Slovakia" by Catherine Sherman A painting of a bearded man from many centuries ago appears on the exterior wall of the Old Town Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia. This aged section of Gothic architecture features ornate stone carvings, brickwork and elaborate window frames, as well as the small portrait on the stucco wall. The stone statue of a robed figure stands solemnly beside the weathered portrait. This juxtaposition evokes a sense of historical depth and tranquility. Old Town Hall (Slovak: Stará radnica, Hungarian: Régi városháza) is a complex of buildings from the 14th century in the Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is the oldest city hall in the country and it is one of the oldest stone buildings still standing in Bratislava. The tower was built around 1370. The town hall was created in the 15th century by connecting three townhouses, and then went through several reconstructions in the course of the centuries. It houses the oldest museum in Bratislava, the Bratislava City Museum, founded in 1868, featuring an exhibit of the city history and an exhibit of torture devices. The view from the top of the Old Town Hall tower offers an expansive view of Bratislava Old Town and the surrounding area. The Old Town Hall is located in the heart of the Bratislava, between the Main Square and the Primate's Square. It is next to the Jesuit Church and near the Greek and Japanese embassies. It is easily recognizable by its colorful tiled roof.