Friday, 17 October 2025
Bratislava’s evolving downtown district is preparing for another major addition to its skyline as the Ister Tower development receives final approval for construction. The project, positioned on Landererova Street near the city’s modern riverfront, has cleared its last administrative hurdle after years of preparation and review. The newly granted building permit allows work to start once the decision becomes legally effective, provided construction begins within two years of that date.
Developed by The Galata Group with financial backing from DRFG Investment Group, the complex is expected to break ground soon. Both parties have indicated that planning for the initial construction phase is already under way, signaling that visible progress could come in the near term.
The design calls for a tall central tower supported by two smaller residential buildings, forming a unified ensemble intended to reflect contemporary urban living. The main tower is expected to rise around one hundred meters, positioning it among the tallest residential structures in Slovakia. Across the development, approximately five hundred apartments will be built, ranging from compact one-bedroom units to larger duplexes and penthouses. Many of these will feature private terraces, rooftop gardens, and landscaped green courtyards designed to soften the project’s vertical profile and bring natural elements into the urban setting.
Residents will have access to shared facilities such as wellness and fitness areas, private lounges, and underground parking, while the ground level will host retail and leisure spaces to create an active streetscape. The project aims to combine comfort and exclusivity with easy access to the city center, aligning with the broader transformation of Bratislava’s new downtown into a high-density, mixed-use neighborhood.
The idea for Ister Tower first surfaced several years ago, completing environmental assessments in 2019 and receiving zoning consent in 2022. With the construction permit now in place, the development is positioned to become a new benchmark for residential high-rises in the city. If construction begins as anticipated, the project could soon join Eurovea Tower and Klingerka as part of the defining skyline of a capital that is increasingly looking upward.
