Košice International Airport 15 min
Sculpture Immaculata - Plague Column (3 min) Storied historic sculpture dedicated to the Virgin Mary for ending the 1709–1710 plague epidemic. Slanské Hills (27 min) Hiking & birding amid forests of beech & oak trees, plus tours of a former underground opal mine. The Singing Fountain (5 min) Large, tree-lined water feature with dancing jets, music & colorful nighttime illuminations. Observation Tower Košice (10 min) Mikluš prison (6 min) Unique medieval prison with Gothic elements, now a museum with displays & period artifacts. Urban Tower (6 min) Ski resort of Jahodná (23 min) Family-friendly skiing destination with lodging, plus swimming, exercise facilities & other sports. ZOO Kosice (25 min) Sprawling zoo with mostly European & Asian mammal & bird exhibits, linked by wooded walking paths. Eastern Slovak Museum (5 min) Historical museum in a Neo-Renaissance building with artifacts & a large collection of rare coins. Slovak Technical Museum (3 min) Museum with collections dedicated to astronomy & the history of science & technology in Slovakia. St. Elisabeth's Cathedral (7 min) Built 1378–1508, this Gothic cathedral is the country's largest & can hold more than 5,000. Jakab's Palace (10 min) Castlelike palace with a square tower, named for the builder who designed it & lived here. Tabacka Kulturfabrik (8 min) Bistro, hamburger, and music Botanical Garden UPJŠ (5 min) Garden and beekeeping St. Michael's Chapel (7 min) Compact Gothic-style sanctuary dating back to late 1300s, with vaulted ceilings & stained glass. |