The Danube embankment in Petržalka will change its look

The theatre, water tower and parking lot on the other side of the Danube to be reconstructed.

On-going works on the parking lot near the Toll House. On-going works on the parking lot near the Toll House. (Source: Jana Liptáková)

The Tyršovo embankment near the Old Bridge in Petržalka borough is one of the most valuable localities in Bratislava.

Just a few steps from the very centre of the capital, it offers a magnificent view of the Castle and the historical city centre, as well as opportunities for sports and leisure. Nevertheless, its potential has not been fully utilised as a large section is used as an unofficial parking lot and a camping site.

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“Although the city’s efforts to cultivate the Tyršovo embankment cannot be denied, there are still many untapped opportunities,” said Renáta Pekaníková, one of many locals used to parking their car on the Petržalka embankment to go for sports to the nearby Sad Janka Kráľa, the oldest public park in Central Europe, cycling along the Danube or just enjoying Tyršák city beach.

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