"Kosice.....the capital of East Slovakia!" Kosice by maltese24

Kosice Travel Guide: 213 reviews and 401 photos

The first signs of inhabitance can be traced back to the end of the older stone age. The first written mention of the suburb can be dated back to the year 1230. Due to it's advantageous business and strategical position, the City of Kosice grew quickly. The given privileges were helpful in developing crafts, business, increasing importance and for the development of this city. The oldest guild regulations were registered from the year 1307 and the city received it's own coat-of-arms in 1369; the city of Kosice has the oldest coat-of-arms from among all cities in Europe. Since the beginning of the 15th century, the city had been in the leading position of Pentapolitana - which was the alliance of five eastern Slovak cities. Since 1347 until the beginning of 18th century, the City of Kosice has kept the position of the second city after Budin in the monarchy. In 1657, due to the City's economical, administrative and political importance, the first university was established. Later, the university was changed into a royal university and then to the Law Academy which operated until 1921.

Pros and Cons

Pros:clean city with beautiful buildings and friendly people!
Cons:few people can speak english

Last visit to Kosice: May 2005
Intro Updated May 10, 2005
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Reviews (5)

Look at those windows! Off The Beaten Path (2)

Architecture in Kosice, and also in east Slovakia is very prominent.....Some buildings have absolutely fascinating stles... more travel advice

What is your zodiac sign? Favorites (1)

In the centre of Kosice there is a fountain with all the zodiac signs sculptured on it.....its typical of tourists to... more travel advice

Look at those tulips! Off The Beaten Path (2)

Well, east Slovakian cities are really full of tulips! i could not stop taking pictures of them, not only in Kosice but... more travel advice

Wander through the streets of Kosice - Kosice

Wander through the streets of Kosice Things to Do (2)

The main street in Kosice city centre catches your eyes! The colourful buildings makes the street very attractive & also... more travel advice

Comments (7)

BillNJ Jul 29, 2008 at 6:42 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips and photos. Looks like a lovely place to visit.
barryg23 Jul 12, 2006 at 12:20 AM Report Abuse

Nice page on Kosice. I hope to visit during my trip to Slovakia next month.
Xemx Jul 8, 2005 at 4:31 AM Report Abuse

Nice page Pierre...I like that St Elizabeth Cathedral...looks very interesting. Thank you! Anne
edvin_br May 27, 2005 at 2:31 PM Report Abuse

Nice Kosice page! Good job! Edvin
mtncorg May 20, 2005 at 9:11 AM Report Abuse

Nice glimpse at a Slovak gem.
STEFZAMM May 16, 2005 at 3:08 AM Report Abuse

Our Maltese boy is falling in love with the country now too... :) x it must have been the tour guide ;)
Angelinka May 11, 2005 at 12:50 AM Report Abuse

babatko moje nice start here:D