Time is cruel to architectural periods. This is certainly true when considering the history of a part of Bratislava known as
Podhradie. (
Pod is literally translated as under,
hrad as castle -- it is also noted in guides as the "outer bailey".)
Podhradie is an area outside the old city walls to the west, on the foothill below Bratislava's castle. It was an independent town until 1851, though most of it surely succumbed to this incorporation and the construction of what is known as the New Bridge and its freeway in 1973. (There now is a newer bridge a short distance away downstream, recently completed.)
However, there are a few glimpses of what must have been -- the best example is the Good Sheperd House, a nicely preserved example of Rococo architecture. Its construction, under the auspices of a notable local builder, began in 1760 and was completed in 1765. Originally built with commercial intent at street level, with living quarters upstairs, the building now is a part of the Town Museum and houses an interesting collection of 17th to late 19th century clocks, most produced by local clockmakers.
It is also fitting that the builder's commercial intent remains -- the ground floor serves as a pub.
However, there are a few glimpses of what must have been -- the best example is the Good Sheperd House, a nicely preserved example of Rococo architecture. Its construction, under the auspices of a notable local builder, began in 1760 and was completed in 1765. Originally built with commercial intent at street level, with living quarters upstairs, the building now is a part of the Town Museum and houses an interesting collection of 17th to late 19th century clocks, most produced by local clockmakers.