Presidential Palace's Open Day Records Highest-ever Visitor Turnout of 13,500

Bratislava, 30 August (TASR) - A total of 13,500 visitors came to see the Presidential Palace's Open Day held in Bratislava on Sunday, making it the highest turnout ever recorded for this event, TASR has learnt from the President's Office's communications department. This year's Open Day took place concurrently with an Open Day at Parliament. In the brown salon of the Presidential Palace, the visitors could view the original 1992 Constitution of the Slovak Republic and the state seal. The green salon was arranged to give them a view of the room as it would appear during plenary talks between delegations. Also in the green salon, all types and classes of state decorations awarded by the president were displayed as well. In the Grand Hall of the Presidential Palace, visitors could take photos behind the president's rostrum. The gold salon was arranged in the style of an official dinner for foreign visitors. Gifts received by the president during foreign trips and visits to Slovak regions were also on display. Visitors of all ages could enjoy an accompanying programme, with the Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee offering various activities on Hodzovo Square. Olympians Vanesa Hockova, Bruno Mick, Christian Bosman, Miroslava Hockova and Danka Hrbekova were also available for an autograph session. In the front courtyard of the Presidential Palace, President Peter Pellegrini inspected the Guard of Honour and also met with visitors both on the palace grounds and inside the building. In Parliament, visitors had an opportunity to explore the main hall, also known as the Hurban Hall, view well-known paintings by Albin Brunovsky and visit the parliamentary chamber. In addition, they were able to meet several MPs in person. At the Bratislava Castle, visitors could also view the ceremonial rooms where House chair receives foreign visitors of the highest level. jrg