Kosice is located in the east of Slovakia. The city lies at the river Hornád near the Slovak Ore Mountains. Korsice has a population of around 240,000, which makes it Slovakia's second largest city after its capital, Bratislava.
Kosice offers beautiful surroundings and has a well preserved historical centre. The highlights of this centre being the Cathedral of St. Elisabeth, Jakab Palace and The Dominican Church.
Košice was chosen as one of two cities to hold the European Capital of Culture title in 2013.
Must See and Do Tourist Attractions in Kosice
Andrassy Palace, Kosice: Andrassy Palace was developed by Vojtech Czigler, a professor at the University of Budapest. It is a richly decorated three-story building built in 1899 in Neo-Baroque style.
The Immaculata, Kosice: The Immaculata is a 14 metre high Baroque plague column with a sculpture of Virgin Mary on the top.
Forgach Palace, Kosice: The Forgach Palace was built in the early 19th Century and is now home to the State Science Library. Levoca House is the oldest known inn in Kosice. It has been the property of the archbishop of Ostrihom and palatine Alexander Thurzo.
The Bishop's Residence, Kosice: In 1804 Kosice became the residence of the Bishop.
The Complex of the Cathedral of St. Elisabeth, Kosice: The Complex of the Cathedral of St. Elisabeth comprises of the St. Urbain Tower, the Chapel of St. Michael and the Cathedral.
Saint Elisabeth Cathedral
Hlavná 40
04001 Košice
Slovakia
The State Theatre, Kosice: The State Theatre is situated in the centre of Kosice. The building was built in a Neo-Baroque style and the ceiling is decorated with scenes from Shakespeare's tragedies.
Ludová banka Štátne divadlo
Hlavná 32/58
04001 Košice
Slovakia
Jakab Palace, Kosice: Jakab Palace was built at the end of the 19th Century using rejected stone from the renovation of the Cathedral of St. Elisabeth.
Jakabov palác
04001 Košice
Slovakia
The Holy Trinity Column, Kosice: The Holy Trinity Column was built to celebrate the church and faith.
Trojicný stlp
97101 Prievidza
Slovakia
The Dominican Church, Kosice: The Dominican Church is the oldest standing building in Kosice, dating from around 1290.
Kostol dominikánov
Dominikánske námestie
04001 Košice
Slovakia
Family Days out in Kosice
You can choose from a range of child friendly hotels for your family holidays in Kosice.
Shopping in Kosice
Located in Kosice are the following shopping centres: Optima Shopping centre, Cassovia Shopping centre, Galéria Košice and the department store Dargov. There are also several small shops and boutiques in the city centre, which make Kosice an excellent place for your shopping trip in Slovakia.
Nightlife in Kosice
Kosice offers a large number of restaurants, pubs and clubs, such as The Jazz Club, The Beer House, Cosmopolitan, Golem and the Retro Bar.
Sport in Kosice
The Košice Peace Marathon is one of the oldest marathons in the world, having started in 1924. It takes place annually on the first Sunday of October.
Kosice's Ice hockey club HC Košice is successfully playing in Slovakia's Extraliga. The Football Club MFK Košice has its grounds in the Steel Aréna.
If you are looking for golfing holidays in Kosice, there are the Golf course Alpinka and Kosice Golf Club.
Transport in Kosice
Buses, trams and trolleybuses get you around in Kosice.
Kosice railway station connects the city to Bratislava, Prešov, Cierna nad Tisou, Humenné, Zvolen, and neighbouring countries.
Košice International Airport (KSC) offers flights to some destinations in Europe. Operating airlines include Austrian Airlines, Bulgarian Air Charter, Czech Airlines, DanubeWings, Travel Service and Nesma Airlines.
Official Tourism Office for Kosice
Kosice Tourism Information Centre (Mestské informacné centrum Košice)
Hlavná 2 (OD Dargov)
04001 Košice
Slovakia
http://www.mickosice.sk/ (Slovak)
http://visitkosice.eu/