Košice
Slovakia
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn provide pleasant weather, while the old town is festive during the Christmas season.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Slovakia's eastern capital boasts the country's largest church, the soaring Gothic St. Elisabeth Cathedral, at the heart of an elegant spindle-shaped old town. A former European Capital of Culture, Košice mixes historic grandeur with a creative arts scene and a relaxed pace.
Top attractions
See St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the historic Hlavná street, the State Theatre, and the singing fountain.
Getting around
Trams and buses serve the city, and the elongated old town along Hlavná street is highly walkable.