Kosice Travel Guide

  Art Nouveau in Kosice's old town
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  • Art Nouveau in Kosice's old town
      Art Nouveau in Kosice's old town
    by HORSCHECK
  • State Theatre (Statne divadlo)
      State Theatre (Statne divadlo)
    by HORSCHECK
  • St. Elisabeth Cathedral
      St. Elisabeth Cathedral
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  • Inside St. Elisabeth Cathedral
      Inside St. Elisabeth Cathedral
    by HORSCHECK
  • Immaculata Statue: Sculpture of Virgin Mary
      Immaculata Statue: Sculpture of Virgin...
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Pro

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  Well preserved city centre with many historic sights. 


Con

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  Extremely few and pretty expensive accomodations 


In a nutshell

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  A gem not often visited due to its distance from Bratislava. 

 

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Things to Do  

Another Photo...

Another Photo..., Kosice

 coceng Says:  Took another photo. Loved the view so much I had to make sure that I took it correctly. Although this photo & the one above looks the same, almost.This Cathedral is in Hlavná ulica.In fact, you wouldn't miss it once you are in the Old Town of Kosice.It's a commanding sight... 

The Cathedral of St. Elizabeth

The Cathedral of St. Elizabeth, Kosice

 coceng Says:  ...dom sv Alzbety. This is a magnificent, late-Gothic style Cathedral. It is the biggest and most important gothic monuments ever built in Slovakia and the only one of this kind in Eastern Europe. The construction of the present cathedral was started by the end of the 14th... 

More on the Cathedral

More on the Cathedral, Kosice

 coceng Says:  In a crypt on the left side of the nave is the tomb of Ferenc Rakoczi, an early 18th century rebel leader.On the cathedral's south side is the 14th century Chapel of St. Michael.Wander around this church for 15 minutes or so & see the designs adorning the church. 

Hotels  

Bristol Hotel

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Hotel Slovan

 3 Reviews and 34 Opinions  The Soviet era Hotel Slovan is no more. It has been gutted and updated to a DoubleTree Hilton... 

Restaurants  

Cafe Pizzeria Modena

Cafe Pizzeria Modena, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  On our first afternoon in Kosice we were starving and wanted a little lunch snack.We decided to check out one of the many nice restaurants and cafes at Kosice's Central Square (Hlavne Namestie) as all of them had nice outdoor terraces which face the main sights.We chose the... 

Mediterran: Best food in Kosice with best wine offer

Mediterran: Best food in Kosice with best wine offer, Kosice

 marchesi Says:  Very good food , mediterranean cuisine and delicious pizza from wood owen. Perfect service and unique wide selection of world top wines There was more but steak was really good and also , grilled meat , pasta and tiramisu was excellent 

Mediterran: Best food in Kosice with best wine offer

Mediterran: Best food in Kosice with best wine offer, Kosice

 marchesi Says:  Very good food , mediterranean cuisine and delicious pizza from wood owen. Perfect service and unique wide selection of world top wines There was more but steak was really good and also , grilled meat , pasta and tiramisu was excellent 

Med Malina: Great food and great service

Med Malina: Great food and great service, Kosice

 joannemaz Says:  As a resident of Kosice, I've eaten in a lot of local restaurants. I found Med Malina to have great service, a great atmosphere, great value for money and great food. The daily menu (Monday to Friday) has a choice of two soups and a main course for around €3.65. My husband... 

Pension Slovakia: A very nice place

Pension Slovakia: A very nice place, Kosice

 mingul Says:  Pension Slovakia is probably one of the best bets in Kosice. Unfortunately we did not find rooms for accomodation but we went there to have lunch and everything that we ordered was very tasty. Wireless Internet is available for free in this location and it works very... 

Nightlife  

RETRO bar: RETRO grade

RETRO bar: RETRO grade, Kosice

 sunlancer Says:  This place has a hideous interior decor like some color-blind gay duck was responsible for the eclectic midge-modge where Retro means making the place look like the innards of some 1990s laptop. The place assaults the eyes so badly because, usually, there's no one in the bar... 

The Beer House: Your best bet on a regular night

The Beer House: Your best bet on a regular night, Kosice

 mingul Says:  The only place we found open on a Tuesday night was called Beer House. For a long time now we will be very grateful to the bartenders as they allowed us to drink for one hour after the closing time and for being the only Slovaks that actually made us feel welcome in their... 

Transportation  

From the airport to the city centre by taxi

From the airport to the city centre by taxi, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  Unfortunately public transportation from the airport to the city centre is limited to local bus #23 which serves the route less than once per hour. So you are more or less forced to take a taxi. The company VIP Taxi is the contracted partner of the airport and you find their... 

Explore Kosice by tram

Explore Kosice by tram, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  I must admit that I didn't use public transportation in Kosice. Nevertheless, the tram lines seem to be especially useful to get from the train station to the city centre as they stop directly in front of the station.Kosice has about 16 tram lines which together with buses... 

Local Customs  

Local currency: Euro

Local currency: Euro, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  Slovakia joined the European Union (EU) on the 1st of May 2004 and on the 1st of January 2009 Slovakia even became a member of the Eurozone. This means that nowadays the Euro is the official currency in the country.When I was in Kosice, Slovakia still had the Slovak Crown... 

Twin city: Wuppertal in Germany

Twin city: Wuppertal in Germany, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  When wandering around Kosice I came along a street sign stating "Wuppertal 1490 km".Wuppertal is located in Germany and only about 60 km from my hometown. Wuppertal and Kosice are twinned since 1980 and it was one of the first partnerships between a big German town and a... 

What to Pack  

Free Kosice map

Free Kosice map, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:   During our time in Kosice I used a free city map of the Tourist Information Centre. The map also included some basic information about Kosice and the sights.The Tourist Information Centre also provides several other brochures both about Kosice and about other regions in... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Orthodox synagogue

Orthodox synagogue, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  Kosice's Orthodox synagogue (Ortodoxna synagoga) was constructed between 1926 and 1927 after designs of the Christian architect Ludovit Oelschlager. It has a capacity of 800 seats and is also home to a school.At the front of the synagogue a Holocaust memorial plate can be... 

Soviet War Memorial

Soviet War Memorial, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  When wandering around Kosice I found by chance a Soviet War Memorial, which pays tribute to the fallen Soviet soldiers during WWII. Although Slovakia hasn't belonged to the East-bloc countries since the early 1990's when it was part of Czechoslovakia, you can still find... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Peace Marathon

Peace Marathon, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  The oldest Marathon in Europe and the second oldest in the world takes place in Kosice on every first Sunday in October. The history of the so called "Peace Marathon" dates back to 1924.A statue of a marathon runner which lists all winners can be found at the Square of the... 

Favorites  

Museums

Museums, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  I must admit that I am not too much of a museum goer.Especially when the weather is lovely I prefer to walk outside than to go to a museum. Nevertheless, Kosice seems to have some interesting museums which might keep you happy on a rainy day.The East Slovak Museum presents... 

Kosice by night

Kosice by night, Kosice

 HORSCHECK Says:  Kosice has a very special and unique attraction at night. It is the singing fountain which simultaneously reacts to music as well as being illuminated by dynamic light scenes to the sounds. The fountain is located in the little park in between the State Theatre and the St.... 

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 Kosice - the perfect base for any trip in Slovakia - It is the second largest city in Slovakia. Kosice has the largest preserved urban area in the country. It also has Slovakia’s most beautiful cathedral in whole Slovakia. Bratislava has not this... 

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Q:  I have searched through the forums on this, but I am still a little confused. When I go to this site:... 

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A: You can, of course, buy some tickets for some routes in Europe much further in advance than 2 months. But I think you have to understand that train travel in Europe is... 

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Kosice - Metropolis of Eastern Slovakia

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  In May 2007 we flew via Prague to Kosice from where we started our trip through the Slovakian part of the High Tatry. Afterwards we spent one night in Kosice and headed off by train to the... 

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The Significant Kosice

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  TRENCIN<<<<<KOSICE>>>>>POPRAD SLOVAKIAWednesday 15th May 2002 

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Kosice - the perfect base for any trip in Slovakia

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 It is the second largest city in Slovakia. Kosice has the largest preserved urban area in the country. It also has Slovakia’s most beautiful cathedral in whole Slovakia. Bratislava has not this... 

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Ben-UK's Kosice page

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 I really enjoyed my first visit to Kosice in eastern Slovakia - it's small enough to walk around easily - clean - friendly - beautiful architecture - lots of nice restaurants, cafes and bars -- all in... 

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The far end of Slovakia

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 Kosice was the last town in Slovakia that we stayed in. It was also the base from which we visited Bardejov, the UNESCO World Heritage site near the northern Slovakian border with Poland. I have to... 

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