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Košice, the metropolis of eastern Slovakia and the second-largest city in the country, offers much more than most visitors expect. Its long, lively main street is lined with Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, and it is home to the largest church in Slovakia. Add a modern cultural scene, a historic children’s railway, a big zoo and natural wonders within an hour’s drive, and you have a city that deserves more than a quick stop.
In a nutshell: Košice is the metropolis of eastern Slovakia, with a long pedestrian main street, the largest church in the country and a lively cultural scene. Plan one day for the historic centre, or 2–3 days with the zoo, the children’s railway and day trips to caves, castles and the Herľany Geyser.
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Here is a list of places worth visiting directly in Košice and in its surroundings:
| # | Place | Where | Time needed | Adult ticket | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hlavná Street, State Theatre & Singing Fountain | city centre | 1–2 h | free | map |
| 2 | St. Elisabeth Cathedral | city centre | 1 h | free (tower €3) | map |
| 3 | St. Michael’s Chapel & Urban’s Tower | city centre | 1 h | €3 / €5 (combined €12) | map |
| 4 | East Slovak Gallery | city centre | 1.5–2 h | €10 (one exhibition €4) | map |
| 5 | Executioner’s Bastion & Rodošto | city centre | 1 h | €5 (combined €8) | map |
| 6 | Dominican Church | city centre | 20 min | free | map |
| 7 | Orthodox Synagogue on Puškinova Street | city centre | 30 min | by arrangement | map |
| 8 | Jakab’s Palace | city centre | 15 min | exterior only | map |
| 9 | Museum of Victims of Communism | city centre | 1 h | contact in advance | map |
| 10 | Kunsthalle (Hall of Art) | city centre | 1 h | depends on the event | map |
| 11 | Hradová Lookout Tower & Košice Castle | edge of the city | 2 h | free | map |
| 12 | ZOO Košice & DinoPark | Kavečany | half a day | €14 (zoo only €10) | map |
| 13 | Children’s Historical Railway | Čermeľ valley | 2 h | €9 return | map |
| 14 | Aviation Museum | Košice Airport | 1.5–2 h | €10 | map |
| 15 | Jasov Cave | approx. 35 km | half a day | €10 | map |
| 16 | Herľany Geyser | approx. 30 km | half a day | free | map |
| 17 | Turňa Castle | approx. 45 km | half a day | free | map |
With the best places laid out, we will go through each of them separately and add useful tips on how to enjoy your trip to Košice to the fullest.
Facts and History of Košice
| Region | Košice Region, eastern Slovakia |
| Population | approx. 222,000 – the second-largest city in Slovakia |
| First written mention | 1230 (as Villa Cassa) |
| European Capital of Culture | 2013 (together with Marseille) |
| Distance | approx. 20 km from the Hungarian border, 80 km from Ukraine and 90 km from Poland |
| Location on the map | Open in Mapy.com |
The first written reference to Košice, as the royal village of Villa Cassa, comes from 1230, and the first known town privileges from 1290. Thanks to its position on the trade routes between the Baltic and the Mediterranean, Košice grew into one of the most important towns of the Kingdom of Hungary. On 7 May 1369, King Louis I the Great issued a charter granting the town its coat of arms – the oldest preserved coat-of-arms charter granted to a town in Europe. The city still celebrates this date every May with the Days of the City.
In the following centuries, Košice found itself in the middle of dynastic disputes, Ottoman wars and anti-Habsburg uprisings led by princes such as Francis II Rákóczi, who is buried in the cathedral. After the creation of the Slovak Republic in 1993, Košice became the seat of the Constitutional Court, and since 1995 it has been the seat of an archdiocese. In 2013, Košice was the European Capital of Culture, which brought new life to the city – former industrial and military buildings were turned into galleries and cultural centres.
Useful links:
- Tourist information (Infopoint, Hlavná 59) – visitkosice.org
- Official website of the city – kosice.sk
- Local public transport – imhd.sk
Is Košice Worth Visiting and Is It Safe?
Yes. Košice has one of the most beautiful historic centres in Slovakia, the country’s largest church, a lively café culture and a lot of culture for its size. It is also the best base for exploring eastern Slovakia – caves, castles and the Slovak Paradise are all within reach. As for safety, Košice – like the rest of Slovakia – is a safe place to visit, whether you travel alone, as a couple or with a family. Use common sense at night, as in any bigger city. Wondering about costs? Read Is Slovakia expensive to visit?.
Walk the highlights: The historic centre is compact and almost all of it is pedestrian, so the best way to explore it is on foot. This route links the main sights of the centre in a logical order, from the north end of Hlavná Street to the south and back east. The whole route is about 2.6 km and takes roughly 47 minutes of walking, plus time for the visits. Open the walking route in Mapy.com
Route: Kunsthalle → Executioner’s Bastion (Rodošto) → Immaculata → State Theatre → Singing Fountain → Dominican Church → St. Elisabeth Cathedral → Urban’s Tower → East Slovak Gallery → Orthodox Synagogue → Jakab’s Palace
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- T-shirt with Slovakia Flag
- Slovakia Shot Glass
- Legendary Horalky Biscuit (Original)
What to See and Do in Košice (City Centre)
Now let’s take a closer look at each place from the list above. At the start of each one, you will find a short overview of practical information.
1. Hlavná Street, the State Theatre and the Singing Fountain
| Time needed | 1–2 hours (more in the evening) |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | free; theatre tickets depend on the performance |
| Singing Fountain | May to autumn, daily until 22:00 |
| Official website | sdke.sk (State Theatre) |
| Map | Singing Fountain | State Theatre | Immaculata |
Hlavná (Main Street) is the heart of Košice. It is not a classic square but a long, lens-shaped street lined with burgher houses and palaces, and it is closed to cars, so you can walk its whole length in peace. The street was reconstructed for the European Capital of Culture in 2013.
In the middle of the street stands the State Theatre, built in 1897–1899 in the neo-Baroque style to the design of Adolf Lang. In front of it, in the park between the theatre and the cathedral, is the Singing Fountain. It dates from 1986 and after a big renovation in 2023–2024 it has hundreds of jets and a modern light show; the main jet reaches up to 24 metres. Next to it is a carillon with 22 bells, one for each city district, which chimes every hour.
At the northern end of the park rises the 14-metre Baroque plague column with the statue of the Immaculata from 1723, built on the site of the former medieval gallows. Two popular museums on Hlavná – Mikluš Prison with the executioner’s house and the underground Lower Gate archaeological site – are currently closed for reconstruction (Mikluš Prison is expected to reopen in 2027). Also on Hlavná, opposite the cathedral, stands the Archbishop’s Palace – an active residence that you can admire only from the outside.
| My Personal Experience |
|---|
| Hlavná is very pretty and calm. If you are interested in culture, buy tickets for a performance at the State Theatre – the building is beautiful inside too, and Košice’s artists have a great reputation. My tip for the rest of the city centre: see the other buildings and places on this list as part of one day spent in the centre. It is full of nice, cosy places where you can sit down for a coffee, a beer or a meal, so a day like this is the best way to get to know Košice and soak up the local atmosphere. |
2. St. Elisabeth Cathedral
| Time needed | about 1 hour |
| Physical difficulty | easy (climbing the tower takes some effort) |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | cathedral free; north tower €3, Rákóczi crypt €2, guided cathedral visit €8 (reduced prices available) |
| Opening hours | daily 6:00–19:00 (services have priority); towers and crypt Mon–Sat from 9:00 (winter 10:00) to 17:30, tower also on Sundays from 12:00 |
| Official website | domsvalzbety.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
The Cathedral of St. Elisabeth dominates the centre of Košice. It is the largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral of the western type in Europe. It was built between the 1380s and 1508 and can hold about 5,000 people. Look out for the unusual double-spiral Royal Staircase and the carved details on the north portal.
Inside, your eyes will immediately go to the main altar of St. Elisabeth from 1474–1477, with 48 Gothic panel paintings. In the crypt lie the remains of Prince Francis II Rákóczi, the leader of the last big anti-Habsburg uprising, whose body was brought here from exile in 1906. The 59-metre north (Sigismund’s) tower is open to visitors – in summer also on fine evenings until 22:00.
| My Personal Experience |
|---|
| The cathedral is the biggest landmark of the main square. I recommend climbing the tower and looking at Košice from above. The view is most beautiful in the evening during the Christmas markets – in December it gets dark around 4 pm, so you can enjoy the lights before the tower closes. |
3. St. Michael’s Chapel and Urban’s Tower
| Time needed | about 1 hour |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | St. Michael’s Chapel €3, Urban’s Tower €5; combined ticket for the cathedral, chapel and tower €12 (reduced €7) |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat, same as the cathedral |
| Official website | domsvalzbety.sk |
| Map | Urban’s Tower | Cathedral |
The cathedral is part of a complex of three buildings. South of it stands the Gothic St. Michael’s Chapel from the 14th century. It was built as a cemetery chapel – the lower floor was an ossuary – and old gravestones still line its outer walls. Inside you will find the choir and the underground crypt.
On the other side of the cathedral rises the free-standing bell tower called Urban’s Tower. After a fire in 1966 it had to be rebuilt, and the damaged Urban bell now stands in front of it. Today the tower houses an interactive exhibition, where you can mint your own coin, make a seal and taste mass wine – a fun stop, especially with kids.
4. East Slovak Gallery
| Time needed | 1.5–2 hours |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission (adult) | all exhibitions €10, one exhibition €4; children under 10 free; first Wednesday of the month €1 |
| Opening hours | Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 13:00–18:00, closed on Mondays |
| Address | Hlavná 27 and Alžbetina 22 |
| Official website | vsg.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
Founded in 1951, the East Slovak Gallery was the first regional gallery in Slovakia, and its collection now has more than 7,000 works. The main building on Hlavná is the former County House from 1779 – a historic place, because the Košice Government Programme was proclaimed here in 1945. Since 2025, its permanent exhibition Komédia ducha has presented about 150 of the best works from the collection, from the 19th century to the present.
5. Executioner’s Bastion and Rodošto
| Time needed | about 1 hour |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission (adult) | Rodošto €5; Univerzál ticket (Rodošto, Bastion Gallery and the U Božieho oka pharmacy museum) €8 |
| Opening hours | April–October Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, November–March Tue–Sat 9:00–17:00 |
| Address | Hrnčiarska 7 |
| Official website | vsmuzeum.sk |
| Map | Executioner’s Bastion | Rodošto |
In the quiet Hrnčiarska (Potters’) Street, a short walk from Hlavná, you will find the Executioner’s Bastion (Katova bašta) – part of the medieval town fortifications from around 1500. In its courtyard stands Rodošto, a replica of the house in the Turkish town of Rodosto (today Tekirdağ) where Prince Francis II Rákóczi spent the last years of his exile. It brings a touch of the Orient to the old town and presents the life of this important prince.
6. Dominican Church
| Time needed | about 20 minutes |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | free (an active church – please respect services) |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
The Dominican Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, on the square of the same name just west of Hlavná, was built around 1290. It is the oldest church and the oldest preserved building in Košice. The nave still has Romanesque-Gothic features, while the interior was rebuilt in the Baroque style. Its 68-metre tower is the tallest in the city.
7. Orthodox Synagogue on Puškinova Street
| Time needed | about 30 minutes |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | visits by arrangement with the Jewish community (+421 55 622 12 72) |
| Official website | kehilakosice.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
Before the Second World War, Jews made up about a fifth of the population of Košice and contributed greatly to the development of the city. The Orthodox synagogue on Puškinova Street was built in 1926–1927 to the design of Ľudovít Oelschläger and combines historic and oriental elements with modernism. It is still used by the Jewish community today (not in winter, as it has no heating). In 1944, Jews gathered here before deportation to concentration camps, and messages they wrote can still be read on the inner wall. A memorial plaque on the façade commemorates the victims.
8. Jakab’s Palace
| Time needed | about 15 minutes |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | exterior only (the interior is opened only for occasional guided tours) |
| Address | corner of Mlynská and Štefánikova streets |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
At the corner of Mlynská and Štefánikova streets stands a fairy-tale neo-Gothic building that looks like a small castle – Jakab’s Palace. It was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries by the architect Árpád Jakab, who used discarded stone parts from the reconstruction of St. Elisabeth Cathedral. In 1945 it served as the seat of the Czechoslovak president Edvard Beneš. Because of a long ownership dispute, the palace is closed to the public, but its façade alone is worth the short walk from Hlavná.
9. Museum of Victims of Communism
| Time needed | about 1 hour |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | adults and older children |
| Admission | contact the museum in advance |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00 |
| Address | Moyzesova 24 |
| Official website | mok.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
This museum was founded as a private initiative in 2021 and commemorates the victims of communist repression in Czechoslovakia. Its exhibitions tell the stories of political prisoners and people persecuted by the regime – a part of Slovak history that is still very present in many families. As it is a small museum with weekday opening hours, call or email before your visit.
10. Kunsthalle (Hall of Art)
| Time needed | about 1 hour |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | depends on the exhibition or event |
| Address | Rumanova 1 |
| Official website | k13.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
Kunsthalle Košice is one of the best examples of how the European Capital of Culture 2013 changed the city. The building is a former indoor swimming pool from 1957–1962, which was turned into an exhibition hall while keeping its original mosaics and the pool itself – for some installations, it is even filled with water. Today it hosts contemporary art exhibitions, concerts and festivals.
| My Personal Experience |
|---|
| If you are into art, check what exhibitions and performances are on at the Kunsthalle during your visit – it is worth it. |
Places to Visit Around Košice
Some of the best experiences are just outside the city centre – in the forests above the city and in the hills and valleys within an hour’s drive.
11. Hradová Lookout Tower and Košice Castle
| Time needed | about 2 hours |
| Physical difficulty | easy (about 20 minutes’ walk from the car park) |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | free |
| How to get there | car park by the Košice–Kavečany road or bus line 29, then a footpath |
| Map | Hradová lookout tower | Košice Castle |
On the forested Hradová hill north of the city stands a 21.5-metre steel lookout tower with a view of Košice, the Košice basin, the Hornád valley and the surrounding mountains. The tower was modernised and reopened in May 2026 with new telescopes. About 100 metres from it lie the remains of Košice Castle, built in the 14th century but never completed – the city bought it in 1430 and let it fall into ruin. Volunteers have uncovered its walls and set up information boards along educational trails.
12. ZOO Košice and DinoPark
| Time needed | half a day |
| Physical difficulty | easy (but the zoo is large and hilly) |
| Suitable for | everyone, great for kids |
| Admission (adult) | zoo + DinoPark €14, zoo only €10 (April–October); winter zoo only €7 |
| Opening hours | daily all year; April–September 9:00–19:00, shorter in winter |
| Official website | zookosice.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
ZOO Košice in Kavečany, on the northern edge of the city, is the largest zoo in Slovakia – it covers 288 hectares of forests and meadows. It keeps more than 300 species of animals, and in 2002 it made it into the Guinness Book of Records when a brown bear gave birth to five cubs at once. Part of the zoo is the DinoPark with more than 80 life-size dinosaur models, which kids love.
| My Personal Experience |
|---|
| The Košice zoo is special because it is large and hilly – it lies on a hill, so you will get a little tired walking around. But it is nice and interesting. Don’t expect a classic zoo like in big European cities; it is more of a pleasant, family-style zoo. |
13. Children’s Historical Railway in Čermeľ
| Time needed | about 2 hours |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone, especially families with kids |
| Admission | return ticket €9 adults, €7 reduced, family €28 |
| Season | late April to late October, mainly at weekends (check the timetable) |
| Official website | detskazeleznica.sk |
| Map | Čermeľ station | Alpinka |
The Children’s Historical Railway runs for 4.2 km through the forested Čermeľ valley, from the edge of the city to the Alpinka recreation area, and the ride takes 20–25 minutes. It was built in 1955–1956 as the first pioneer railway in former Czechoslovakia, and it is the only one of its kind still running today. On some weekends, the train is pulled by a historic steam locomotive.
| My Personal Experience |
|---|
| For kids who love trains, this is a must-visit place – and adults who like railways will enjoy it too. A really nice and interesting place. If you have more time for Košice and its surroundings, I definitely recommend it. |
14. Aviation Museum
| Time needed | 1.5–2 hours |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission (adult) | €10, family €20 |
| Opening hours | seasonal (spring to autumn); Tue–Fri 9:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00 |
| Official website | stm-ke.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
The Aviation Museum of the Slovak Technical Museum is located in hangars right next to Košice Airport. Since 2002 it has shown the development of aviation technology – military jets, helicopters, sports and transport aircraft – along with an exhibition of historic vehicles. It is a great stop if you are flying from Košice (more about flights in our article on airports in Slovakia).
| My Personal Experience |
|---|
| The same goes for the Aviation Museum as for the children’s railway: if you have time and you like planes, go. You will find a very nice collection, especially of aircraft used in former Czechoslovakia – for example, Soviet fighter jets. |
15. Jasov Cave
| Time needed | half a day (tour about 45 minutes) |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission (adult) | €10, children €5 |
| Season | April–October, Tue–Sun |
| Distance from Košice | approx. 35 km |
| Official website | ssj.sk |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
Jasov Cave, in the Slovak Karst near the village of Jasov, is one of the oldest show caves in Slovakia – it has been open to the public since 1846 – and part of the UNESCO-listed caves of the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst. On the 720-metre tour you will see stalactites, stalagmites and even a Hussite inscription from 1452. The temperature inside is about 9 °C all year, so bring a jacket. While in Jasov, have a look at the Baroque Premonstratensian monastery in the village.
16. Herľany Geyser
| Time needed | half a day |
| Physical difficulty | easy |
| Suitable for | everyone |
| Admission | free |
| Next eruption | herlany.sk (approximate time) |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
The Herľany Geyser is a rare cold-water geyser – one of very few in Europe. It was created by a borehole in 1870–1872, and every 29–36 hours a column of water shoots up to about 22 metres high for roughly 25 minutes, driven by carbon dioxide. The village publishes the expected time of the next eruption on its website – it is only an estimate, so plan some waiting time and bring a snack.
17. Turňa Castle
| Time needed | half a day |
| Physical difficulty | moderate (short steep walk) |
| Suitable for | hikers and active families |
| Admission | free |
| Route | blue trail from Turňa nad Bodvou, about 35 minutes |
| Map | Open in Mapy.com |
The ruins of Turňa Castle stand on a limestone hill above the village of Turňa nad Bodvou, at the edge of the Slovak Karst. The castle was first mentioned in 1357 and guarded the road from Košice to the south. From the top you have a wide view of the karst plateaus. Interesting fact: the very first Košice Peace Marathon in 1924 started below this castle.
Best Time to Visit Košice and Events
Košice is pleasant all year round, but May to October is the best time – the Singing Fountain plays, the terraces on Hlavná are open and the trips around the city are easy.
| Season | What to expect | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (April–May) | Fountain season starts in May, children’s railway and Jasov Cave open | Days of the City of Košice – around 7 May, the anniversary of the coat-of-arms charter |
| Summer (June–August) | Warm evenings on Hlavná, evening tower climbs at the cathedral | Concerts and festivals in the city centre |
| Autumn (September–October) | Colourful forests, great for Hradová and Čermeľ | Košice Peace Marathon – the oldest marathon in Europe (since 1924), first Sunday of October; White Night (Biela noc) art festival in October |
| Winter (November–March) | Quiet season, shorter opening hours, fountain off | Christmas market on Hlavná (December) |
The highlight of the autumn is the Košice Peace Marathon, first run in 1924 – the oldest marathon in Europe. If you love Christmas atmosphere, Hlavná fills with stalls in December; see also our guide to the best Christmas markets in Slovakia.
How Many Days to Spend in Košice
One full day is enough for the historic centre. To enjoy the zoo, the children’s railway and Hradová as well, plan 2 days, and add a third day for a trip to Jasov Cave, the Herľany Geyser or Turňa Castle.
| Day | Suggested plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Walking route through the centre: cathedral and tower, Urban’s Tower, East Slovak Gallery, Executioner’s Bastion; evening at the Singing Fountain |
| Day 2 | Hradová lookout tower in the morning, children’s railway in Čermeľ or ZOO Košice in the afternoon |
| Day 3 | Day trip: Jasov Cave and Turňa Castle, or the Herľany Geyser |
How to Get to Košice
Košice has an international airport just 6 km from the centre, with flights to Vienna, Warsaw, Zurich, London, Prague and other cities, and since 2025 also a domestic flight from Bratislava – more in our article about airports in Slovakia. The city is also an important railway junction with direct express trains from Bratislava, Žilina and Poprad.
| From | By car | By public transport |
|---|---|---|
| Bratislava | approx. 4–4.5 hours – route | train from 4 h 53 min; Wizz Air flight approx. 55 minutes |
| Prešov | approx. 30 minutes – route | train or bus approx. 30–45 minutes |
| Poprad (High Tatras) | approx. 1 h 15 min – route | train approx. 1 h 10 min |
| Budapest | approx. 3 hours – route | train or bus approx. 3.5–4 hours |
Plan your journey: cp.sk (all trains and buses in Slovakia) | ZSSK – Slovak railways | Košice Airport
FAQ about Košice
Here are quick answers to the questions visitors ask most often about Košice.
Is Košice worth visiting?
Yes. It has one of the most beautiful historic centres in Slovakia with the country’s largest church, a lively main street, plenty of culture and great trips nearby – caves, castles and the Herľany Geyser.
What is Košice famous for?
For St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the largest church in Slovakia; the oldest preserved coat-of-arms charter of a European town (1369); the Košice Peace Marathon, the oldest marathon in Europe; and for being the European Capital of Culture in 2013.
How many days do you need in Košice?
One day for the historic centre, 2–3 days if you also want to see the zoo, the children’s railway and take a day trip to Jasov Cave or the Herľany Geyser.
Can you climb the tower of St. Elisabeth Cathedral?
Yes. The 59-metre north tower is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 (10:00 in winter) and on Sunday afternoons; the ticket costs €3. In summer it is also open on fine evenings.
When does the Singing Fountain in Košice play?
From May until autumn, daily until 22:00. In winter it is switched off.
How do I get from Bratislava to Košice?
By train from 4 h 53 min, by car in about 4–4.5 hours, or by a Wizz Air flight in about 55 minutes.
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Photo credits
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice: Maros M r a z (Maros) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 (cropped and resized)
- The State Theatre in Košice: Lynx1211 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- The main altar of St. Elisabeth Cathedral: Ladislav Luppa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- Urban’s Tower: Ingo Mehling / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- The East Slovak Gallery on Hlavná: Východoslovenská galéria / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- Executioner’s Bastion and Rodošto: Ladislav Luppa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- The Dominican Church: Ľuboš Repta / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- The Orthodox synagogue on Puškinova Street: Govisity / Tip na Trip / kosice.guide / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized)
- Jakab’s Palace: Antimuonium / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- The Museum of Victims of Communism: MOK.sk / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- Kunsthalle Košice: Ladislav Luppa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- The view from Hradová: Bubamara / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 (resized)
- ZOO Košice lies in the forests of Kavečany: Bubamara / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (resized)
- The Children’s Historical Railway in Čermeľ: Pudelek / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- MiG fighters at the Aviation Museum: Slav Sepo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- Jasov Cave: Tatra-domasa.sk / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (resized)
- The Herľany Geyser erupting: Ing.Mgr.Jozef Kotulič / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
- Turňa Castle: PeterWiki3 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
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