Janko Kráž Orchard - Bratislava

Janko Kráž Orchard, Sad Janka Kráža or Städtischer Aupark in Bratislava is located in the northern part of Petr�alka borough, bordered by the Danube in the north, the Old Bridge access road in the east, a main road in the south, and the Nový Most access road in the west. The park, established in the 1770�s, is one of the oldest municipal parks in Europe, reflecting Baroque classicism, with walks set up in a star-shape, with different kinds of trees (willow, alder, maple, etc.) planted by the side. Local sights include the statue of Janko Král, the Petr�alka Stadium, home to the FC Artmedia Bratislava football club, the Arena Theatre, and the Gothic tower or Gotická ve�a, a prominent architectural structure, previously a Franciscan church tower, built in the early part of the 15th century. The tower is a special landmark, a favourite meeting place, and a preferred spot for wedding photographs.