Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Košice, Slovakia
Legend
Guided Free Walking Tours
Book free guided walking tours in Košice.
Guided Sightseeing Tours
Book guided sightseeing tours and activities in Košice.
Tour Facts
2.4 km
56 m
Experience Košice in Slovakia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in KošiceIndividual Sights in KošiceSight 1: Kostol Sedembolestnej Panny Márie
The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows is a Baroque church in Košice, in the city district of Sever on Na Kalvárii Street. It is the largest Calvary church in Slovakia.
Wikipedia: Kostol Sedembolestnej Panny Márie (Košice) (SK), Url
Sight 2: Amfiteáter
The Košice Amphitheatre is an amphitheatre in Košice, in the North district on Festival Square No. 2.
Sight 3: Obetiam nehody električky č. 6
The accident of tram line No. 6 occurred in Košice on October 30, 1978. It is the largest accident in the history of urban transport in Slovakia and at the same time one of the most tragic tram accidents in the history of Central Europe. The Tatra T3 tram set on line 6 got out of control while driving downhill on SNP Avenue to the Amphitheater and derailed, overturned and crashed into trees due to excessive speed. 9 people died and 90 were injured in the accident. The youngest victim was only 14 years old.
Sight 4: Košice Peace Marathon
The Peace Marathon Memorial is located on the Peace Marathon Square in the Old Town district of Košice. It was unveiled in 1959.
Sight 5: Východoslovenské múzeum
The East Slovak Museum in Košice, Slovakia, is one of the oldest Slovak museums, founded in 1872. It is located in the Old Town borough of Košice, at Námestie maratóncov.
Sight 6: Kostol Božského Srdca Ježišovho
The Church of the Divine Heart of Jesus is a Jesuit church in the Old Town district of Košice. The church was originally built as a chapel in 1936 – 1937 and was consecrated as a church in 2009.
Wikipedia: Kostol Božského Srdca Ježišovho (Košice) (SK), Url
Share
Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.
GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.