Slovak National Theatre

The theater building is located on Hviezdoslavovo Square and was built in 1886. It should serve as a space of urban theater. Currently, the theater is a place of opera and ballet, but in the past belonged to drama. An interesting monument standing directly in front of the theater is Ganymede's fountain, which had been built by V. Tilgner. It symbolizes the story of Ganymede, which is displayed on top of the fountain. Eagle kidnapped him, according to legend, to serve the gods on Mount Olympus as a waiter.