The Presidential Palace is located on Hodžovo square and belongs to the Rococo period and is popular for a very nice baroque garden. Is also known under the name Grassalkovichov palace and was built in 1760. The first owner was just Anton Grassalkovich. Palace now serves as the seat of the Slovak president, but in the past has been the center of cultural life. In 1772 there was organized a ball here in honor of Mary Christine - daughter Maria Theresa of Saxe-Teschen and Prince Albert.  Grassalkovich palace was visited by J. Haydn as well, who led the ballroom orchestra. The president resided here from 1939 until the end of the war in 1945. The head of state resides here again as of year 1993.

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