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Košice,
Slovakia
Travel Guide
Fact File
Košice
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Fact File01
European UnionSlovak Republic:
is a country in the heart of Europe,
positioned between Eastern and
Western European markets. The
government of the Slovak Republic
set up as a high priority to attract and
support the projects and investments
which bring high added value, with
special focus on R&D and innovation
which are crucial for development of
the knowledge – based economy.
City of Košice:
is the second largest Slovakian city
with approximately 400 thousand
inhabitants.
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• Capital: Bratislava
• Language: Slovak
• Mainland: 49 036 km²
• Population: 5,5 million
• Government: republic, with parliamentary
democracy
• Head of government: Prime Minister
Slovak Republic
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• Religion: Roman Catholics (68.9%), non-
religious (13%), then Lutherans (6.9%), Greek
Catholics (4.1%), Protestant Reformers (2.0%)
and Orthodox Church (0.9%).
• Member of the European Union and NATO
since mid-2004
• Currency: Euro
• Slovakia has been one of the fastest growing
economies in Europe
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ClimateClimate in Slovakia is
continental with mild summer
and winter temperatures, snow
and rain, sun and wind.
Although Slovakia is not a large
country, the weather can be
quite different in the mountains
North and in the plain South.
Generally, the climate is
relatively continental with
almost no extremes below
minimal -20°C (-4°F) or above
maximal +37°C (+99°F).
Fact File • 28/10/1918 - Slovak national revival resulted in the establishment of the
Czechoslovak Republic, the common state of Czechs and Slovaks.
• 30/09/1938 - Expansion of German fascism and policy.
• 01/09/1939 - World War II broke out. Slovak citizens declared their
opposition against the fascist Slovak state on 29/08/1944 at national-
liberation fight (SNP - Slovak National Uprising).
• 08/05/1945 - World War II ended. Hopes of Slovaks in a democratic state were
ended by a communist putsch called 'Victorious February”
• In 1968 - the Communist Party tried to revive and reform. Alexander Dubcek
became a central personality. The tryout for a socialism with a human face
was forcibly ended on 21st Aug 1968.
• From 1968 - Soviet occupied Czechoslovakia for more than twenty years.
• 17/11/1989 - Totalitarianism and communist dictatorship ended
• 01/01/1993 - the Czechs and Slovaks agreed to a peaceful state division
• 04/02/2004 - Slovakia's accession to NATO
• 05/02/2004 - Slovakia's accession to the EU
• 21/12/2007 - Slovakia is becoming part of the Schengen
• 01/01/2009 - Slovakia becomes a member of the eurozoneSlovakia joined EU in 2004
History of
Slovakia
Košice1. Fact File
2. Tourism & Main attractions
3. Ukrainian Community
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• The second largest and most significant city in Slovakia
• A metropolis of eastern Slovakia
• Area: 244 km2
• Number of inhabitants: 240 000
• Ethnical groups: Slovaks, Hungarians, Czechs, Ukrainians,
Germans
• Well preserved and largest historical center in Slovakia
• Attractive location and surrounding
• Safe place to live in
• Ice Hockey 2011 World Championship
• IT Valley
• Košice has strong industrial backgroundShort video of Kosice
Košice
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Košice
Location
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• Historical crossroads N-S, E-W
• Schengen border
• Close to Hungary, Poland & Ukraine
Closed to 3 countries Kosice has great strategic position in terms of travelling
Destination By Plane By Train By Bus By Car
Prague 4 times a day (1,5 hours) 12 times a day (8,5 hours) 5times a day (9 hours) 7 hours
Vienna twice a day (55 min) 8 times a day (5,5 hours) 12 times a day (8,5 hours) 5,5 hours
Bratislava twice a day (50 min) each hour (5,5 hours) 14times a day (7,5 hours) 4,5 hours
London daily (2,5 hours) - - -
Budapest - twice a day (3,5 hours) each hour (2,5 hours) 2,5 hours
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Transport Connections
Examples of destinations reachable from Košice
Prague
BratislavaKrakowViennaBudapest
Vision of the city• Cultural, social and economic metropolis
• Modern city with future for highly qualified
young labor force
• Favorable business conditions for technological
excellence, high innovative culture
• International center of culture and tourism
• Healthy and clean environment
• Reputation abroad
• International cooperation
• City of Family, Culture and Innovation
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• Industry & Logistics & Employment
• Education, Innovations
• Electronic Information Services
• International Cooperation
St. Elisabeth Cathedral
• Technical University (15 000
students):Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering and Informatics, Metallurgy, Mining,
Civil Engineering, Economy, Aeronautics, Faculty
of Art, Process Control and Geotechnology.
• University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik (7 500
students): Philosophy, Medicine, Nature
Science, Law and Public Administration.
• University of Veterinary Medicine and
Pharmacy (1 500 students)
• Faculty of Business (branch of University of
Economics Bratislava) (400 students)
• Safety Management College (3 000 students)
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Universities
University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik
Technical University
Technology centers:
TECHNICOM Košice – Technology Centre
for Advanced Innovative Technologies
UCITT- University Centre for Innovation,
Technology Transfer and Intellectual
Property Protection
VUKONZE - Research Centre for efficient
integration of the renewable energies
IT Valley Košice ClusterThe main vision and mission of IT Valley is
creation of a regional partnership of IT
companies, universities, and self-administration
that will contribute to the extension and
improvement of quality of educational
programs, creation of a broad portfolio of job
opportunities for qualified work force and the
elaboration of a common strategy necessary for
achieving prosperity of the region and the
gradual increase of the quality of life of its
citizens.
Research and Develepment in Košice
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− Košice won title European Capital of Culture 2013 that helps to transformate Košice to new cultural
infrastructure (design, media, architecture, music and film production, IT technologies, creative tourism).
Košice: European Capital of Culture 2013
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Kulturpark Kuntshalle Opening ceremony
• Košice won title European Capital of Culture 2013 that helps to transformate Košice to new cultural
infrastructure (design, media, architecture, music and film production, IT technologies, creative tourism).
St. Elisabeth It is the furthest east western-style gothic
cathedral in Europe, as well as the biggest temple
of worship in Slovakia.
The most beautiful monuments
Park with musical fountain Stunning neo-baroque
building from 19th century. One of the most
beautiful monuments of Kosice.
Lower Gate The unique archaeological complex of the
city fortification from 13th century.
St. Michael Chapel
The chapel dedicated to
Archangel Michael, the
guide of souls to the other
world.
Tourism & Main attractions
Restaurants:
LE COLONIAL, Hlavná 8, Košice
CAMELOT, Kováčska 19, Košice
VIA ROMA, Letná 42, Košice
Lujza Restaurant, Dolný bankov 2, Košice
Villa Regia, Dominikánske nám.3, Košice
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Clubs
Jazz Club, Kováčska 39, Košice
Piano, Hlavná 92, Košice
Irish Pub, Hlavná 92, Košice
Retro Cult Club, Kováčska 49, Košice
Where to go?
Tourism & Main attractions
Lujza Restaurant
Irish Pub Hlavna street
Retro Cult Club
More Theaters:
Small stage
Theatre Thália
Puppet theatre
Theatre Cassia Dance
Old Town Theatrer
Culture in Košice
More Museums:
East Slovak Museum
St. Urban Tower
Slovak Technical Museum
More Music:
State Philharmonic
Infiniti Aréna
Cassosport
Jumbo centrum
Old Town Hall
Steel ArenaEast Slovak GalleryState Theatre Košice
Tourism & Main attractions
Examples of Attractions in Košice
Ski resorts Hot air ballon flight Children railway
Lake areaBankov recreation area
Tourism & Main attractions
Sports in Košice
Swimming Pools
Hokey Cycling Golf
Tenis
Tourism & Main attractions
There are beautiful touristic places near
Košice:
High Tatras – touristic place + skiing
Tourism & Main Attractions
Tourism, main attractions around Kosice:
Slovak Paradise
Spis castle
Tourism & Main Attractions around Kosice
Colonia (Uruguay)
Domica caveWine cellars Slovak Traditions
High Tatras Bojnice Castle
Useful Links
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.pocketguide
Pocket Guide app
PocketGuide, the world’s
leading audio city guide
application, gives you tours by
voice, revealing the best stories,
insider hangouts and must-see
sights
Costs of Living in Košice
Costs of Living in Košice
Restaurants Avg.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 5.00 €
Meal for 2, Mid-range
Restaurant, Three-course 20.00 €
Combo Meal at McDonalds or
Similar 5.00 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter
draught) 1.10 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.40 €
Cappuccino (regular) 1.41 €
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.28 €
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.10 €
Markets Avg.
Milk (regular), (1 liter) 0.78 €
Loaf of Fresh White Bread
(500g) 0.73 €
Rice (white), (1kg) 1.00 €
Eggs (12) 2.43 €
Local Cheese (1kg) 6.25 €
Chicken Breasts (Boneless,
Skinless), (1kg) 5.50 €
Apples (1kg) 1.08 €
Oranges (1kg) 1.06 €
Tomato (1kg) 1.75 €
Potato (1kg) 0.55 €
Lettuce (1 head) 0.93 €
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.60 €
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 4.00 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.63 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 0.90 €
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 3.35 €
Cost of Living in Košice
Transportation Avg.
One-way Ticket (Local
Transport) 0.60 €
Monthly Pass (Regular
Price) 20.00 €
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.00 €
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 0.50 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff) 12.00 €
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.56 €
Sports And Leisure Avg.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 28.00 €
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on
Weekend) 7.50 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 5.15 €
Clothing And Shoes Avg.
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 44.00 €
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, ...) 20.00 €
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 61.67 €
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