Tourist Attractions in Kosice

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Kosice

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About Kosice

Košice is an old town. Unlike its peers, it has managed to preserve its history not only in the annals, but also in reality. Wars, geopolitical changes and even epidemics have not been able to wipe out its heritage. A large number of attractions in Košice are located around the Main Street. First of all, these are architectural objects. With some modifications, buildings from the XIII-XVII centuries have survived to this day.

If you go a little further away from Košice, tourists will discover another side of the area – natural beauties. For example, the Slovak Paradise is one of the most interesting national parks in the country. Its Dobrzynska Ice Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are about 350 other caves, waterfalls, canyons and hills in the county. And, what is no less important – opportunities to explore them comfortably.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Kosice

STREET KOŠICE

 5/5

4 reviews

In the south and north it is adjacent to the Liberators’ and Peace Marathon Squares, respectively. The city’s main 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 a hundred. They belong to different periods of construction, inside the buildings you can even see traces of medieval heritage.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

St. Elisabeth's Cathedral

 4.8/5

6662 reviews

The largest Gothic church in Slovakia. It was under construction for more than a hundred years and was completed in 1508. Tourists have access to the bell tower. From the height of 59 metres you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. One of the main values is the altar, which dates back to 1477. It is decorated with paintings depicting 48 scenes. The range of the cathedral includes the tower of St Urban and the church of St Michael the Archangel.

Open time

Monday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM

St. Michael's Chapel

 4.9/5

301 reviews

It was built as a chapel in the 14th 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 18th century. In 2006, the current status of the church was obtained. At the same time the renovation took place. The authors of the project received the prize for the best restored building of the year.

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Urban's Tower

 4.6/5

267 reviews

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

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sculpture Immaculata - Plague Column

 4.8/5

491 reviews

The 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. The project was the responsibility of S. 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. It reaches a height of 14 metres. During the war, the column was damaged and the restoration took several decades and was carried out in two stages.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

State Theatre Košice

 4.8/5

1445 reviews

The main building was built in the neo-Baroque style at the end of the century before last. The facade is decorated with sculptures on theatre themes. Next to it is the Small Hall, designed in Art Nouveau style. The first performances were presented to the public in 1899. They were staged in Hungarian. Now the theatre’s repertoire includes not only dramatic plays, but also ballets, operas and operettas. In front of the entrance there is a “Singing Fountain”.

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The Singing Fountain

 4.6/5

2629 reviews

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 Košice State Theatre. In the 90s, the design was updated and more functions were added, including modern illumination.

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Eastern Slovak Museum

 4.5/5

516 reviews

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 façade is decorated with images of mythological heroes. The exposition tells about the history of the region from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The most interesting exhibit is an 11kg gold bar – the so-called “Košice Gold Reserve”.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Východoslovenská galéria

 4.7/5

224 reviews

The year of foundation is 1951. The building where the gallery is located was built in the XVIII century. Its initial style was baroque. However, about a century later, during the reconstruction, the appearance changed a lot. There are currently three main exhibitions: 19th century painting in Eastern Slovakia, 20th century Slovak graphics and 20th century art in Eastern Slovakia. Temporary exhibitions are regularly organised.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Slovak Technical Museum

 4.5/5

851 reviews

The museum was opened in 1947. The funds comprise 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 touches upon several spheres and disciplines, including cinema, astronomy, pottery. The museum building is linked to the story of Beate Laska, the world’s first female hiker to hike the Tatra Mountains.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Mikluš prison

 4.6/5

297 reviews

The two Gothic-style houses were built in the 15th century. Later they were merged into one and a pottery workshop was opened here. In the 17th century, after a new reconstruction, the houses were used to house prisoners. In addition to cells and guard rooms there was a torture room inside. After the reconstruction of Miklushova prison became a part of the museum complex. The main themes of the exposition are justice and criminal law of the Middle Ages.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Jakab Palace

 4.6/5

1421 reviews

The majestic building appeared on the streets of Košice in 1899. Originally it stood by a stream, but now a modern motorway runs alongside it. The palace has been a family nest, headquarters and embassy. Now its halls host official events. Since the palace was nationalised after the war, the former owners believe that the property was taken away illegally. Courts and disputes over the right to the landmark are still going on.

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Old Town Hall

 4.5/5

331 reviews

The present look was acquired at the turn of the 70-80s of the XVIII century. Earlier on the same place stood two buildings, built several centuries ago and united 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. The premises are now used as an information centre, as well as for presentations and public events.

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Coat of Arms

 4.7/5

72 reviews

Since Košice was the first town in Europe to receive its own coat of arms, this fact could not be ignored. In 1369, the coat of arms was granted to the locals by Louis I. The commemorative event was immortalised in 2002 when a monument was erected in the park. It is a sculpture of an angel with outstretched wings. On the shield he holds, and depicts the coat of arms. The total height together with the pedestal is more than 4.5 metres.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Košice Zoo

 4.5/5

7400 reviews

One of the top three zoos in the Old World in terms of size. It has existed since 1979. Initially, the zoo was not planned to be big. 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 area of the zoo is more than 288 hectares. At the same time, no more than a third of the territory is accessible to visitors.

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Botanical Garden UPJŠ

 4.6/5

2288 reviews

The largest botanical garden in the country. The area is about 30 hectares. The total number of plant species is about 4 thousand. Visitors began to be allowed into the territory in 1950. Among the interesting collections are cacti, orchids and insectivorous plants. Exhibitions and festivals are regularly held, where they are shown in all their glory. In addition to educational work, the staff is also involved in research.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Mestský park

 4.7/5

931 reviews

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

Open time

Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Spiš Castle

 4.6/5

13197 reviews

It is located outside Košice. As it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the country, excursions here are organised regularly from various cities. The fortress was built in the XII century. The area of the territory is about 4 hectares. Only a part of it is open for visiting. There is a museum of medieval weapons and armour in the castle. Since 1996, the attraction has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Jasovská Cave

 4.7/5

1191 reviews

It is located within the Slovak Karst National Park. The first cave in the country to be permanently accessible to tourists. Visitors have access to 720 metres out of a total length of 2,811 metres. The internal objects are remarkable for several reasons: limestone layers give birth to bizarre shapes, the halls have several levels, there are underground waterfalls. It is home to 19 species of bats.

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Slovak Paradise

 4.8/5

874 reviews

The national park was founded in 1988. It was named in honour of the mountain range that is being preserved here. The area is just under 200 km². There are various natural sights on the territory. For example, the 70 metre high Zavojovi waterfall, the 1152 metre high Havranja Skala and the Dobšin ice cave. There are 300 kilometres of hiking trails in the park.