点评:Dominating the skyline of Bratislava's historic Old Town area is St Martin's Cathedral, thanks to its 85 metres tower and spire. More than its visual significance, this stunning 15th century Gothic masterpiece is also one of the most historically significant cathedrals in Slovakia. It served as the coronation church for 10 Hungarian kings and 8 queens between 1563 and 1830 - a very impressive feat indeed for a cathedral! Located within the historic Old Town area, just across the busy street from the hill where Bratislava Castle stood guard over the city, the cathedral is within walking distance from all the other Bratislava key attractions. Entry into the cathedral is free, and though it's interior is not something to shout about as compared to the more distinguished cathedrals in other major European cities, the silent awe and admiration will soon sink in that you're standing in the same spot where regal kings and queens once stood a few centuries ago, ready to be coronated.
翻译:圣马丁大教堂凭借其85米高的塔楼和尖顶,傲然屹立于布拉迪斯拉发历史悠久的旧城区天际线之上。这座令人叹为观止的15世纪哥特式杰作,不仅视觉震撼,更是斯洛伐克最具历史意义的大教堂之一。从1563年到1830年,它曾是10位匈牙利国王和8位王后的加冕教堂——对于一座大教堂而言,这的确是一项令人瞩目的成就!大教堂位于历史悠久的旧城区内,与曾经守护着这座城市的布拉迪斯拉发城堡隔街相望,步行即可轻松抵达布拉迪斯拉发的其他主要景点。教堂免费开放,虽然其内部装饰与欧洲其他主要城市的著名大教堂相比或许并不出彩,但当你置身于几个世纪前君主加冕之地时,心中便会涌起一股敬畏之情。