Sokolovňa | Komentovaná prehliadka | Bratislavské potulky

The history of falconry represents an important chapter of Central European cultural, sports and social history. Sokolovne were not only gymnasiums, but also symbols of civic involvement, national awareness, education and modern lifestyle. They were created as centers of community life where sport, culture, education and social events met.

The Sokol movement was founded in 1862 in Prague thanks to Miroslav Tyrš (named Tyršovo nábrežie) and Jindřich Fügner. Their goal was to create a modern physical education movement that would develop physical fitness, discipline, moral values ​​and patriotic feelings.
The slogan "In a healthy body, a healthy spirit" was associated with the idea of ​​harmonious human development in the Sokol environment.

Sokol developed more significantly in the territory of Slovakia after the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918.
New units were formed in the cities, which sought to build their own buildings. One of the most important became Sokolovňa in Bratislava, today the largest Sokol gymnasium in Slovakia.
The period of greatest expansion of the Sokol movement ended after the breakup of Czechoslovakia and the declaration of the so-called of the Slovak State in March 1939. Shortly afterwards, the Bratislava falconry was taken over by the Hlinka Guard, who modified it and used it for their own needs...

Please accept our invitation to a guided tour of the premises of the falconry, which is one of the favorite locations of filmmakers thanks to its authentically preserved atmosphere of the first half of the 20th century.

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Meeting place: in front of the building on Sokolská no. 1 in Bratislava
Dates: Saturday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Entrance fee: €5 / person over 15 years old
Duration of the tour: 60-75 minutes (mainly interior)

The tour is not barrier-free.

Program prepared in cooperation with TJ Sokol Bratislava I, Vinohrady. A limited number of TJ Sokol members have free entry - registration information will be sent to you internally.


A commented tour dedicated to the history of sports in Bratislava, combined with a tour of the Sokol building, will be presented by
Peter Fiala, guide of Bratislava tours and member of the Association of Bratislava Guides.


All events organized by the organizer:
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