Temples and cathedrals in Košice

Q: What architectural styles are represented in the historic buildings of Košice?

Košice is called the "architectural encyclopedia of Slovakia". The Gothic style is presented in the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth and fragments of city fortifications of the XIII century. Baroque appeared in the ensemble of Main Street with the palace of Levoc of the XVII century. The eclectic building of the State Theatre of 1899, designed by Adolf Lang, combines neo-Renaissance and neo-Baroque.

Q: Where to go in Košice with children for educational rest?

In the East Slovak Museum, children will see the country’s largest collection of gold monedas of the XIV century and the Carpathian nature diorama. Interactive expositions of the Museum of Technology demonstrate the development of transport from horse racing to modern trains. The Botanical Garden of Pavel Josef Shafarik University features over 4,000 plant species from around the world.

Q: Where to take the most atmospheric photos in Košice?

The best shots are obtained against the background of the Gothic portals of St. Elizabeth Cathedral with their openwork stone lace. Picturesque panorama of the Main Street with the town hall of the XVIII century and colored facades of merchant houses. Unique angles open from the bridge Voitekh Tuhi across the river Hornad, from where you can see the entire historical silhouette of the city.

Q: What legends are associated with the sights of Košice?

The legend of the master Urban is connected with the Urban Tower, who allegedly walled his soul in the walls of the mechanism for eternal service to the city. In the dungeons of St. Elizabeth Cathedral, according to rumors, the golden sarcophagus of the Hungarian Queen Elizabeth of Kuman is kept. Locals believe that the ghost of the poet Sandor Petefi still roams the halls of Jakab Palace.

Q: What little-known but interesting places to find in Košice?

In the hallways of Main Street there is a "Singing Fountain" with a hydraulic organ designed by Professor Ladislav Kupkovich in 1986. In the courtyard of the Old Town Hall is preserved the medieval pillar of shame of 1555 with original chains for punishment. In the Church of the Holy Trinity of the XVIII century there is a rare fresco “The Last Judgment” by Jan Jakub Stunder.

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Cathedral of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

The Cathedral of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is one of the largest churches in Slovakia. It was built in the middle of the XI century …

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St. Elizabeth Cathedral with the Tomb of Ferenc Rakotsi

In the history of the existence of the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth was not without tragic moments. In the XI century, on the place …

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Premonstrative Church

The Premonstrant Church is the most valuable architectural building of Košice in the Baroque style. In the Middle Ages, on this pl …

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Evangelical Church

Košice Evangelical Church is one of the most beautiful neoclassical evangelical churches in Slovakia. The church was built in 1816 …

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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rozhnyav

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Rozhnyava is the Catholic Church of Slovakia and the Cathedral of th …

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Franciscan

The Franciscan Church is one of the oldest churches in Košice. The first mention of it belongs to the period before the XIV centur …

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St. Michael's Chapel

The Chapel of St. Michael is located near the famous St. Elizabeth Cathedral. The history of this shrine is quite ancient, and beg …

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Temples and cathedrals in Košice

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