# Košice Old Town

> The Old Town of Košice is the oldest district of the city and dates from the 13th and 14th centuries.

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A broad pedestrian main street lined with Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau facades, with the Gothic Cathedral of St Elisabeth standing in the middle. Leave the car at the edge and spend a few hours on foot.

The Old Town of Košice is the oldest district of the city and dates from the 13th and 14th centuries. Its centre is Hlavná ulica, the main street, lined by the Gothic St Elisabeth Cathedral, St Michael's Chapel and the Urban Tower. There are also palaces, museums and the State Theatre. Parts of the medieval fortifications can still be seen, for example in the Lower Gate and the Executioner's Bastion.

Visit the East Slovak Museum, the Slovak Technical Museum and the craftsmen's lane, Hrnčiarska. Allow three to four hours. The old town is small and easy to explore on foot; park on the edge and wander along the side streets.

- **Nearest town:** Košice, Slovakia
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 48.7208, 21.2575

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways.** Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Old Town, Košice – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town,_Ko%C5%A1ice)

## Nearby

- [Zádiel Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/zadiel-gorge/) – 34 km
- [Spiš Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/spis-castle/) – 47 km
- [Krásna Hôrka Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-krasna-horka/) – 49 km
- [Rákóczi Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-rakoczi-castle/) – 50 km

## FAQs

### Where is Košice Old Town?

Košice Old Town is in Košice, Slovakia, at GPS 48.7208, 21.2575. It is about 54 km from Rožňava.

### Can you camp near Košice Old Town?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Košice - Route E58, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Košice Old Town?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zádiel Gorge (34 km), Spiš Castle (47 km), Krásna Hôrka Castle (49 km) and Rákóczi Castle (50 km).

### When is the best time to visit Košice Old Town?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)