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Kosice, the metropolis of Eastern Slovakia, the second largest city. Lying in the valley of the River Hornad in the basin that shares its name, Kosice is a regional administrative centre and Eastern Slovakia's hub of industry, commerce, science and culture. The country's second largest city, Kosice curently has a population of more than 250,000 inhabitants. As the Regional Administrative Center for Kosice County, Kosice provides government services to an area encompassing 6 753 sq. kilometers and serves over 766 000 people.
Kosice is a city with an eventful and illustrious past, its earliest recorded mention dating from 1230, when it is referred to as "Villa Cassa". The coat of arms is the oldest in Europe, a fact attested to by a letter dated 1369. The city's historic sights - from various eras - are concentrated in the historic centre, which is an Urban Heritage Area. The reconstructed main street, lined by burgher houses and palaces, offers visitors a pleasant stroll and is also the venue for major events in the life of the city.
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, considered to be one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in the world, was built between 1378 and 1508 and is the city's oldest architectural landmark. Particularly imposing is the main altar with its three oversize statues and forty-eight panel paintings, while the lateral altars, Gothic wall paintings and sculptures add to the charm. Refurbishment work on the Cathedral is currently under way.
Opening times : 5:30am till 7pm daily, the Rakoczi crypt 1pm till 5pm daily
St. Michael's Chapel located to the south of the Catedral, is a single-nave Gothic edifice from the 14th century. Originally a cemetery chapel, it is the city's second oldest building.
Opening time : 1pm - 7pm daily
The Forgach Palace, an Empire style, 2 story palace, built for the nobility in the early 19th Century, currently houses the State Science Library.
Urban's Tower
The second oldest building in Kosice. The Urban's tower was built in the first half of the 14th century. Ramains of the famous bell Urban, which was created in 1557 and situated front of the tower.
The Franciscan church
A gothic church which was build on the turn of the 14-15th century, and reconstructed in baroque style in 1724. Located near the marketplace
Divadlo, the theatre
Built in the end of the 18th century in neogothic style the theatre is one of the icon of the main street of Kosice. The cupola of the theatre is decorated by authentic copy of the sculptures of Aurora. The auditorium is lyre-shaped, highly decorated.
Miklus's prison
Created by join two patrician houses with foundations from the 13th century. A prison was established by the city in the 17th century here, and was closed in 1909. Since 1942, a museum focused on history of the city,craft and trade,criminal law and judiciary in the medieval times has been maintained in the building.
Museums in Kosice
The Eastern-Slovakia Museum, a majestic neo-Renaissance structure built in 1899, anchors the north end of the square. Exhibitions on eastern-Slovakia regional development, numismatic collections, and the Gold Treasure of Kosice - hoard of golden coins and other golden objects - are located here.
Opening hours : Closed on mondays
Tuesday till Saturday 9am till 5pm, Sunday 9am till 1pm
Slovak museum of Technology
There are permament exhibitions of metallurgy, mining, mechanical engineering, artists smith-craft and a PLANETARIUM
Opening hours : Closed on mondays
Tuesday till Friday : 8am till 5pm, Saturday : 9am till 2pm, Sunday : noon - 5pm
Museum of Vax figures
Historical exhibition with VAX figures more about vax museum
Opening hours : closed on mondays
from tuesday till friday 1pm till 5pm, saturday 11am till 5pm, sunday 11pm till 4pm
Memorial room of Sandor Marai
The famous hungarian writer/poet was living in Kosice. His statue can be found on the nearby square.
Opening hours : wednesday and sunday 3pm till 4pm
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Alpinka It is a recrecation area in the Cemel valley, accessable by bus from Kosice.
facilities including : table tennis, football field, volleyball, children playground, BBQ area, 9hole golf course, rope park, 1.5kms long educational nature trail and children's railway, restaurant.
Opening hours : sunday-wednesday 9am till 10pm, thursday till saturday 9am till midnight.
Botanical Graden established in 1950, it is the largest botanical garden in slovakia with more than 4000 plants and cultivats are growing here.
Opening hours :greenhouse 9am till 5pm (everyday), outdoor complex 9am till 3pm (1st Oct-30th Apr), and till 6pm in other dates.
Access by buses no., 12,18,29,35,55. Trams : 7,R4 'stadion TU' stop
Kosice Zoo It is the largest Zoo in Central europe lying on 288 acres. 150 different animal species, including the unique Hucul horses.
Opening hours : Jan,Feb,Nov,Dec 10am till 3pm, March,Oct - 10am till 5pm from Apr - Sept 9am till 7pm
Access by bus no. 29
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