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May 19, 2024

　　A statue of the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary crowns Košice's 14m-high 'plague column'. Raised in 1723, this masterful baroque sculpture is a symbol of gratitude for Košice surviving numerous plagues and wars, in particular an epidemic in 1709–10.

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East Slovak Museum

　　Choose your own adventure at this sizeable regional museum with two distinct galleries. 'Centuries in Art’ offers richer cultural insights, with 16th-century woodcarvings, silversmithery and Gothic art, along with lavish parlour furniture from the 18th century onwards. Better for kids is the ‘Carpathian Nature’ exhibition, with antler-lined hallways, dinosaur figurines...

East Slovak Gallery

　　A thoughtfully curated gallery space with rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, the East Slovak Gallery also has a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century regional art. Most atmospheric are the underground chambers peopled with religious statues; among the oldest is a fine 14th-century sculpture of St John the Baptist. ...

　　Much of Košice's finery is assembled along Hlavné nám, a long plaza with flower gardens, fountains and cafes on either side. Stroll past the central musical fountain to experience its hourly chimes (and, at night, the multicoloured light show). Across from the fountain is the State Theatre, a baroque beauty...

　　A statue of the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary crowns Košice's 14m-high 'plague column'. Raised in 1723, this masterful baroque sculpture is a symbol of gratitude for Košice surviving numerous plagues and wars, in particular an epidemic in 1709–10. ...

　　Art studios and traditional workshops line quaint Hrnčiarska, including herbalists, blacksmiths, potters and purveyors of precious stones. Some of their crafts haven't changed in 200 years; others use timeworn techniques to create contemporary designs. A few businesses along this cobbled lane have traditional crafts demonstrations, while others house arty coffee...

Rodošto & Mikluš Prison

　　This complex's motley attractions form a whirlwind tour of Košice's history. In the bastion, whose walls date to the 15th century, Košice is revealed as a powerhouse of medieval weapons production: you'll see cannonballs, coats of arms and well-dressed horse mannequins. Adjoining is a replica of the house in which...

Lower Gate Underground Museum

　　The underground remains of medieval Košice – lower gate, defence chambers, fortifications and waterways dating from the 13th to 15th centuries – were only uncovered during construction work in 1996. Get lost in the maze-like passages of the archaeological excavations at the south end of the square, which include the...

Cathedral of St Elizabeth

　　This 14th-century cathedral dominates Košice's main square, its gables bristling above tall, stained-glass windows while colourful roof tiles evoke a resplendent scaled dragon. One of Europe's easternmost Gothic cathedrals, 60m-long St Elizabeth is the largest in the country. Ascend 160 stone steps up the narrow stairwell of 59.7m-tall Sigisimund Tower...

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