Defending the town

What might a walled town have looked like? And what did medieval Bratislava have to offer and what was it like? St Michael’s Tower was one of the city’s entrance gates. Together with the pupils, we will explore why towns needed walls, how they were built and how they functioned. We’ll explain the role of St Michael’s Tower, and then we’ll build our own walled town.

Key words: city walls, medieval town, Bratislava, how a town worked

• Methods: drama education, group work, lectures

• Years/ Grades 3–6 of primary school

• Duration: 60–90 minutes

• Admission to the educational programme: €2 per pupil

St Michael’s Tower is open all year round every day except Tuesdays. The earliest admission is at 10.15 am. In March 2027, we will open a new permanent exhibition, which will also feature new educational programmes.