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Košice is the largest city in eastern Slovakia. It is situated on the river Hornád at the eastern reaches of the Slovak Ore Mountains, near the border with Hungary. With a population of approximately 230,000, Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia, after the capital Bratislava. Being the economic and cultural centre … See more
The first written mention of the city was in 1230 as "Villa Cassa". The name probably comes from the Slavic personal name Koš, Koša → Košici … See more
The first evidence of habitation can be traced back to the end of the Paleolithic era. The first written reference to the Hungarian town of … See more
Košice has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb), as the city lies in the north temperate zone. The city has four distinct seasons with long, … See more
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There are several theatres in Košice. The Košice State Theater was founded in 1945 (then under the … See moreKošice lies at an altitude of 206 metres (676 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 242.77 square kilometres (93.7 sq mi). It is located in eastern Slovakia, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Hungarian, 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Ukrainian, and 90 kilometres … See more
Košice has a population of 228,249 (mid year, 2021). According to the 2021 census, 84% of inhabitants are of Slovak nationality, 2% are … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license 17 brilliant things to do in Kosice Slovakia (you’ll have lots of fun)
- The plague pillar. Located right in the middle of Hlavna Street is the so-called Plague Pillar, …
- Church of the Holy Trinity. On your way down Hlavna Street, you’ll pass the Church of the …
- Hrnčiarska street. Hlavna Street is home to many interesting buildings, but the most …
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral. Close by is St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the one thing you HAVE to see …
- St. Urban Tower. Standing next to the Cathedral is St. Urban’s Tower. It was erected in the …
- Košice is a city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern coexist in harmony. The old town is a treasure trove of architectural gems, from the Gothi… See moreKošice is a city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern coexist in harmony. The old town is a treasure trove of architectural gems, from the Gothic St. Elisabeth Cathedral to the Renaissance-style State Theatre. You can admire the art and culture of Košice at the East Slovak Museum, the Steel Park, or the Singing Fountain. Košice is also a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a rich nightlife, a diverse culinary scene, and a host of festivals and events. Whether you are looking for history, culture, or entertainment, Košice has something for everyone.See more
15 Best Things to Do in Košice (Slovakia) - The Crazy Tourist
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- Hlavná Ulica (Main Street) All of Košice’s historic monuments are concentrated onto one …
- St Elisabeth Cathedral. With pride of place on Hlavná Ulica is the westernmost Gothic …
- Urban’s Tower. Next to the cathedral is its former campanile, which was raised during the …
- St Michael Chapel. The last of the ensemble of Gothic monuments clustered around the …
- Immaculata (Plague Pillar) In a little fenced enclosure at the upper end of Hlavná Ulica is …
Official website of Košice - kosice.sk
WEBWelcome to Košice! The metropolis of the East, the second largest city in Slovakia, the city of rich history and promising future welcomes thousands of visitors annually. Košice has always been an natural centre of …
Košice travel - Lonely Planet | Slovakia, Europe
- Cathedral of St Elizabeth. This 14th-century cathedral dominates Košice's …
- Rodošto & Mikluš Prison. This complex's motley attractions form a whirlwind …
- Hlavné Nám. Much of Košice's finery is assembled along Hlavné nám, a long …
- Hrnčiarska. Art studios and traditional workshops line quaint Hrnčiarska, …
- East Slovak Museum. Choose your own adventure at this sizeable regional …
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Košice - Slovakia.travel
WEBThe city KOŠICE (population 242,066) on the Hornád river on the western edge of the Košická kotlina basins has a long and agitated history and its present is also dynamic. It has been the most important town of the …
Experience the lively city | Visit Košice
WEBInformation. Visit Košice Infopoint—your entrance gate to the city. Tour guide. Discover the most beautiful gems of Košice during our tours. Visit us at. Visit Košice infopoint. Hlavná …
Kosice | Slovakia, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBKošice, city, eastern Slovakia. It lies on the Hornád River, south of Prešov. Košice originated in the 9th century and was chartered in 1241. In the late Middle Ages it was one of the 24 trading settlements of the Polish …
Must-see attractions Košice, Eastern Slovakia - Lonely Planet
WEBHrnčiarska. Košice. Art studios and traditional workshops line quaint Hrnčiarska, including herbalists, blacksmiths, potters and purveyors of precious stones. Some of their… East …
Košice - Wikiwand
WEBKošice is an important industrial centre of Slovakia, and the U.S. Steel Košice steel mill is the largest employer in the city. The town has extensive railway connections and an …
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