Košice,

Slovakia

Travel Guide

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Košice

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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

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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

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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

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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 €