General Information

Official Sign of KošiceKošice, with 234000 citizens, is the second largest town in Slovakia after the capital. It is situated in the eastern part of the country, close to the border with Hungary (20 km) on the south, Ukraine on the east (80 km) and Poland on the north (90 km). The town is located in the valley of the River Hornád; on the west it is surrounded by Slovak mountain – Slovenské rudohorie. Košice is the Eastern Slovakia’s centre of culture, industry, commerce, administration and science.

Košice City Districts

  • Košice I – Džungľa (Jungle), Kavečany, Sever (North), Sídlisko Ťahanovce, Staré Mesto (Old Town), Ťahanovce
  • Košice II – Lorinčík, Luník IX, Myslava, Pereš, Poľov, Sídlisko KVP, Šaca, Západ (West)
  • Košice III – Dargovských hrdinov, Košická Nová Ves
  • Košice IV – Barca, Juh (South), Krásna (Beautiful), Nad jazerom (Over the Lake), Šebastovce, Vyšné Opátske


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History

Since 1230, when the first mention about the city was written, Košice grew quickly due to its advantageous location. In 1369 Košice received a coat-of-arms, which is the oldest in Europe. Town had a huge political, economical and administrative importance. The first university was established in 1657. University was later changed to Law Academy, which was operating until 1921.


Sights

St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral

St. Elizabeth's Cathedral in KošiceBetween 1378 and 1508 built Dóm sv. Alžbety (St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral) is the city’s oldest architectural sight. Her specific Gothic structure makes her to be considered as one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in the world. The biggest attention is given to the main altar of St. Elizabeth, which consists of 48 Gothic paintings and sculptures.

St. Michael’s Chapel

St. Michael's Chapel in KošiceKaplnka sv. Michala (St. Michael’s Chapel) was built in the 14th century. It is a gothic building with an archangel – Svätý Michal (St. Michal) on the facade, and the archangels Rafael and Gabriel on the sides. Since St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral, which is located on the north from the chapel, was a church mostly used by Hungarians and Germans, the Chapel became a church for Slovaks.

Košice Castle

Košice CastleKošický hrad (Košice Castle) was built on the top on the hill Hradová, which is located on the northwest from Košice. The battle (Bitka pri Rozhranovciach) ruined the castle in 1311. Only parts of the castle that survived are the ruins.

St. Urban’s Tower

St. Urban's TowerUrbanova veža (St. Urban’s Tower) is originally a Gothic campanile. Interesting is its pyramid roof. It was build up in the end of 14th century. A church bell situated on the top of the tower was dedicated to Saint Urban – patron of vine-dressers.


Accommodation

4 star Hotels

Hotel Bankov

  • Address: Dolný Bankov 2
  • Tel.: 00421/55/632 45 22

Golden Royal Hotel

  • Address: Vodná 8
  • Tel.: 00421/55/720 10 11

3 star Hotels

Hotel Slávia

  • Address: Hlavná 63
  • Tel.: 00421/55/62 243 95

Hotel Centrum

  • Address: Južná trieda 2
  • Tel.: 00421/55/678 31 01

Hotel Alessandria

  • Address: Jiskrova 3
  • Tel.: 00421/55/622 59 03

HotelL Ambassador

  • Address: Hlavná 101
  • Tel.: 00421/55/720 37 20

Hotel Dália

  • Address: Lofflerova 1
  • Tel.: 00421/55/799 43 21

Hotel Glória Palác

  • Address: Bottova 1
  • Tel: 00421/55/625 73 27

Hotel Ferum

  • Address: Železiarenská 49
  • Tel.: 00421/55/684 13 42

Best Western TeleDom Hotel & Conference Center

  • Address: Timonova 27
  • Tel.: 00421/55/72 74 401

Pensions & Guest Houses

Grand Pension

  • Address: Kováčska 67
  • Tel.: 00421/55/633 75 46

Pension Slovakia

  • Address: Orlia 6
  • Tel.: 00421/55/728 98 20

Uhorský Dvor Pension

  • Address: Bočná 10
  • Tel.: 00421/55/728 84 93

Pension Barca

  • Address: Gavlovicova 1
  • Tel.: 00421/55/728 31 00

Atlantic Pension

  • Address: Rázusova 1
  • Tel.: 00421/55/622 65 01

U Leva Pension

  • Address: Alejová 2
  • Tel.: 00421/55/643 02 33

Apartments

Colosseo Residence

  • Address: Štúrová 2
  • Tel.: 00421/55/728 78 40


Restaurants

  • Bill Restaurant – Hlavná 117
  • Cinematic – Hlavná 2
  • Rokoko restaurant – Gorkého 9
  • Vinotéka u 12 apoštolov – Kováčska 51
  • Restaurant Koliba – Za priekopou 1


Theatres

  • Štátne divadlo (National Theatre) – Hlavná 58
  • Divadlo Veritas (Veritas Theatre) – Dominikánske námestie 8
  • Divadlo na Perone (Theatre on Peron) – Nižná úvrať 25, Vyšné Opátske
  • Malá scéna (Small Scene) – Hlavná 76
  • Staromestské divadlo (The Old Town Theatre) – Hlavná 76
  • Romathan – Štefánikova 4
  • Divadlo Thália (Thalia Theatre) – Timonova 3
  • Bábkové divadlo (Puppets Theatre) – Alžbetina 38
  • Scéna Jorik(Jorik Scene) – Tajovského 4


Museums

  • Východoslovenské múzeum (Eastern Slovak Museum) – Námestie Maratónu mieru 2
  • Slovenské technické múzeum (Slovak Technical Museum) – Hlavná 88
  • Múzeum Vojtecha Lofflera (Museum of Vojtech Loffler) – Alžbetina ul. 20


Galleries

  • Východoslovenská galéria (Eastern Slovak Gallery) – Hlavná 27
  • Veritas Gallery – Dominikánske nám. 8
  • Nova Photo Gallery – Hlavná 48
  • Ponopticum Gallery – Dominikánske nám. 8
  • Unicon-Art-Gallery – Masarykova 2
  • Rotunda – Zbrojničná 6


Cinemas

  • Impulz (Impuls Cinema) – Kasárenské námestie 1
  • Capitol (Capitol Cinema) – Masarykova 2 – Jumbo Centrum
  • Úsmev (Smile Cinema) – Kasárenské námestie 1
  • Družba Cinema – Hronská 12
  • Film Club Cinefil – Dominkánske námestie 8


Clubs


Shopping

  • OC Optima – Moldavská cesta 32
  • OC Cassovia – Pri prachárni 4


Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centre:

  • Address: Hlavná 59
  • Tel: 00421/55/625 88 88