Blue Church Kostol svätej Alžbety
The Blue Church, formally known as the Church of St. Elizabeth, is an Art Nouveau church building in Bratislava, Slovakia. Completed in 1908, it is a designated Cultural Heritage Monument of Slovakia and is dedicated to Elizabeth of Hungary. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The church is located 1 kilometer from the center of Bratislava and 8 kilometers from M. R. Štefánik Airport. Mild temperatures occur from May through September, with highs ranging from 20 °C to 26 °C, though rain is most frequent during these months. Cooler, drier weather is typical from October to April, with January being the coldest month at a low of -4 °C. You can combine a visit with nearby sites such as St Martin's Cathedral, 0.9 kilometers away, Grassalkovich Palace, 1 kilometer away, Most SNP, 1.1 kilometers away, and Bratislava Castle, 1.3 kilometers away.
The church is open for visitors Monday through Saturday from 06:50 to 07:35 and again from 17:30 to 19:00. On Sundays, opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:00 and from 17:30 to 19:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 37 | 44 | 39 | 63 | 68 | 64 | 70 | 65 | 42 | 52 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
