Mgr. Milan Zálešák

Milan Zálešák works at the Bratislava City Museum as the manager of Devín Castle, one of the most significant historical sites in Slovakia. In his work, he focuses on the strategic development of cultural heritage, the development of visitor services, and reconciling the preservation of historical monuments with the contemporary needs of the public. An important part of his role is also the interpretation and presentation of cultural heritage to various target groups of visitors.

Before joining the Bratislava City Council (MMB), he worked in the field of regional development and public policy, including at the Institute of Regional Policy of the Bratislava Self-Governing Region, where he was involved in strategic planning and cross-sectoral cooperation in the fields of culture and tourism. He has been active in the tourism sector for many years, gaining extensive experience in the presentation and interpretation of history and cultural heritage sites in an international context.

At Devín Castle, she is involved in the preparation and implementation of development projects, cultural events and specialist initiatives aimed at making this significant national cultural monument more accessible. He focuses on enhancing the visitor experience, sustainable cultural tourism, public participation, and the preparation of infrastructure development projects. He takes a particular interest in contemporary approaches to the interpretation of cultural heritage and in ways of making historical sites accessible to today’s audiences in a clear and relevant manner.

He studied history with a specific focus on modern history and, as part of his work at the museum, he endeavours to link this understanding of the past with the management of cultural and development projects and the management of the castle as a separate site within the Bratislava City Council.