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    Tourist Attractions in Kosice

    The most interesting things to do in Kosice. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Kosice

    Kosice is an ancient city. Unlike his peers, he managed to preserve his history not only in the annals, but also in reality. Wars, geopolitical changes and even epidemics could not erase his legacy from the face of the Earth. A large number of Kosice attractions are located around the Main Street. First of all, these are architectural objects. With some changes, the buildings of the XIII-XVII centuries have reached our days.

    If you move away from Kosice a little, then tourists will discover the other side of the neighborhood – natural beauty. For example, Slovak Paradise is one of the most interesting national parks in the country. His Dobshinskaya Ice Cave is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are about 350 more caves, waterfalls, canyons and hills in the district. And, no less important, the opportunities for their comfortable inspection.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Kosice

    Main Street

    In the south and north it adjoins the Liberators' and Marathon of Peace Squares, respectively. The main city attractions are concentrated here. There are three parks with fountains. Most of the street is a pedestrian zone. The total number of architectural monuments exceeds one hundred. They belong to different periods of development, inside the buildings you can even see traces of medieval heritage.

    Main Street
    Cathedral of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

    Cathedral of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

    The largest Gothic church in Slovakia. The construction was carried out for more than a hundred years and was completed in 1508. Tourists have access to the bell tower. A breathtaking view of the city opens from a height of 59 meters. One of the main values is the altar, dated 1477. It is decorated with a painting depicting 48 scenes. The area of the cathedral includes the tower of St. Urban and the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

    Church of St. Michael the Archangel

    It was built as a chapel in the XIV century and belonged to the Dome Cathedral. There was a cemetery nearby in the past. It was closed several centuries ago, and the area around it was transformed into a park. It is believed that it has not changed since the XVIII century. In 2006, the current status of the church was obtained. At the same time, repairs took place. According to its results, the authors of the project received a prize for the best restored building of the year.

    Church of St. Michael the Archangel
    St. Urban's Tower

    St. Urban's Tower

    It forms a single architectural composition together with the Church of St. Michael the Archangel and the Cathedral of St. Helena of Hungary. The complex is recognized as a historical monument. The construction was carried out at the junction of the XIV-XV centuries. Initially, the tower served as a bell tower. One of the bells was restored after the fire and installed in front of the entrance. Now the exposition of the wax museum is located in the tower.

    Plague Column

    An unusual monument was erected in 1723 at the place where executions were carried out in the past. It is dedicated to the victims of the plague epidemic. Sh was responsible for the project . Grimming and L. Tornissi. The composition consists of many elements and is full of symbolism. It is crowned by a sculpture of the Virgin Mary. The height reaches 14 meters. During the war, the column was damaged, the restoration was delayed for several decades and took place in two stages.

    Plague Column
    Kosice State Theater

    Kosice State Theater

    The main building was built in neo-Baroque style at the end of the century before last. The facade is decorated with sculptures on theatrical themes. Nearby there is a Small hall, made in the Art Nouveau style. The first performances were presented to the public in 1899. They were staged in Hungarian. Now the theater's repertoire includes not only dramatic plays, but also ballets, operas and operettas. There is a "Singing Fountain" in front of the entrance.

    Singing Fountain

    The oldest structure of its kind in the territory of the former Czechoslovakia. The history of the fountain is directly connected with the Russian city of Vladimir. It was there that the patent for the creation of this attraction was obtained. And already in 1986, the fountain took its place near the entrance to the building of the Kosice State Theater. In the 90s, the design was updated, more functions were added, including modern lighting.

    Singing Fountain
    East Slovak Museum

    East Slovak Museum

    The oldest museum in the country opened its doors to visitors in 1872. The collection occupies an impressive area in a building built at the beginning of the last century. The facade is decorated with images of mythical heroes. The exposition tells about the history of the region in the period from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The most curious exhibit is a gold bar weighing 11 kg – the so–called "Kosice gold reserve".

    East Slovak Gallery

    The year of foundation is 1951. The building where the gallery is located was built in the XVIII century. His initial style is Baroque. However, about a century later, during the reconstruction, the appearance changed a lot. There are three main exhibitions at the moment: painting of the XIX century in Eastern Slovakia, Slovak graphics of the XX century and art of the XX century in Eastern Slovakia. Temporary expositions are regularly held.

    East Slovak Gallery
    Slovak Technical Museum

    Slovak Technical Museum

    He started working in 1947. The funds amount to 14 thousand units of storage and began to be collected 4 years before the opening of the museum. The exposition tells about the development of science and technology in the country. It affects several fields and disciplines, including cinematography, astronomy, pottery. The museum building is connected with the story of Beate Laska, the world's first tourist who went hiking in the Tatras.

    Miklushov prison

    Two houses in the Gothic style were built in the XV century. Later they were united into one whole and a pottery workshop was opened here. In the XVII century, after a new perestroika, prisoners began to be kept in houses. In addition to the cells and guard rooms, there was a torture room inside. After the reconstruction, Miklushov prison became part of the museum complex. The main themes of the exhibition are justice and criminal law of the Middle Ages.

    Miklushov prison
    Yakabov Palace

    Yakabov Palace

    The majestic building appeared on the streets of Kosice in 1899. Originally it stood by a stream, but now a modern highway runs nearby. The palace managed to be a family nest, headquarters and embassy. Now its halls host official events. Since the palace was nationalized after the war, the previous owners believe that the property was taken away illegally. Courts and disputes about the right to a landmark are still going on.

    Old Town Hall

    It acquired its current appearance at the turn of the 70-80 years of the XVIII century. Previously, there were two buildings on the same site, built several centuries ago and combined into one. The facade is decorated with stucco and statues of ancient characters. There is a memorial plaque on the town hall: Kutuzov came here for a few days. Now the premises are given over to the infocenter, and are also used for presentations and social events.

    Old Town Hall
    Monument

    Monument "Coat of Arms of Kosice"

    Since Kosice is the first city in Europe to receive its own coat of arms, this fact could not but be noted. In 1369 , the coat of arms was granted to the locals by Louis I. The memorable event was immortalized in 2002, when a monument was erected in the park. It is a sculpture of an angel with outstretched wings. On the shield that he holds, the coat of arms is depicted. The total height together with the pedestal is more than 4.5 meters.

    Kosice Zoo

    In size, it is one of the three zoological gardens of the Old World. It has been in existence since 1979. Initially, the zoo was not planned to be large. It was supposed to be a home for Central European animals. But gradually the diversity increased: 1200 inhabitants belonging to 140 different species at the moment. The zoo area is more than 288 hectares. At the same time, no more than a third of the territory is accessible to visitors.

    Kosice Zoo
    Botanical Garden

    Botanical Garden

    The largest botanical garden in the country. The area is about 30 hectares. The total number of plant species is about 4 thousand. Visitors were allowed to enter the territory in 1950. Interesting collections include cacti, orchids and insectivorous plants. Exhibitions and festivals are regularly held, where they are shown in all their glory. In addition to educational work, employees are engaged in research here.

    City Park

    There were gardens on the site of the park in the past centuries. They changed depending on the owners. For a short time there was a balneological resort. Subsequently, separate baths, sports grounds were built, and the infrastructure necessary for recreation was installed. There are several monuments on the territory of the park. In addition, the water complex, equipped with a 50-meter swimming pool, deserves attention.

    City Park
    Spishsky Castle Grad

    Spishsky Castle Grad

    Located outside Kosice. Since it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the country, excursions are regularly taken here from different cities. The fortress was built in the XII century. The area of the territory is about 4 hectares. Only part of it is open to the public. The castle has a museum of medieval weapons and armor. Since 1996, the landmark has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

    Yasovskaya Cave

    It is located within the Slovak Karst National Park. The first cave in the country, where tourists began to be allowed on a permanent basis. 720 meters of the total length of 2,811 meters are available to visitors. Internal objects are notable for several reasons: limestone layers give rise to bizarre shapes, halls have several levels, underground waterfalls are found. There are 19 species of bats living here.

    Yasovskaya Cave
    Slovak Paradise

    Slovak Paradise

    The National Park was founded in 1988. The name was received in honor of the mountain range, the preservation of which is being done here. The area is slightly less than 200 km2. There are various natural attractions on the territory. For example, the 70-meter waterfall Zavoyovi, Havranya-Rock, whose height is 1152 meters, Dobshinskaya ice cave. There are 300 km of hiking trails in the park.