Why should you visit Kosice?

Hidden beneath the Medieval cobblestones of the historic centre, and the Socialist concrete of the suburbs, you’ll find countless stories in Košice, traces of the millenary history of this Eastern Slovakian town. Explore Košice in different historical periods, or retreat to the countryside for one day, to surround yourself with the slow rhythms of nature.

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Destination Tips

Read the tips left by other creative people that already visited Kosice or locals. Discover how they enjoied our experience there, local people and creative industries network in this European Capital of Culture.

Creative industries in Kosice

Discover the creative industries based in Kosice. Discover how to keep in touch with them and start new and amazing collaborations with the most creative people in this European Capital of Culture.

Tabačka Kulturfabrik

Tabačka Kulturfabrik is the largest independent cultural center in Slovakia and an open zone for art, creativity, and cooperation in Košice.

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Open Mural Gallery

Open Mural Gallery (OMG) is a unique urban art collection of 30 murals around the city of Košice. Artworks exhibited can be found throughout the entire city and they are a free aesthetic experience for anyone who happens to be passing by.

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Kino Úsmev – Arthouse cinema

Kino Úsmev is an arthouse cinema in Košice and a place for true movie fans. They host and organise many cultural events and the best street food in town can be found in front of it.

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K13 – Košice Cultural Centres

K13 are thirteen cultural centres that are spread across Košice. They host exhibitions, festivals, conferences, theater, music and film performances and various workshops.

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Linda van Dalen – ART THERAPY

At art therapy center CHAT, Linda helps children with autism and other disabilities through the method of sensory-based therapy, a methodology she developed herself.

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Experiences in Kosice

Discover and choose the experiences suggested by our network of creative people and tourism operators living and working in Kosice. True, local and creative moments to discover beatiful places, nice people and get new more ideas.

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The Invisible Hotel

The East Slovak Gallery is the first regional gallery in Slovakia that protects and presents the collection of the art scene and artistic life in the region of Eastern Slovakia.

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Empowerment
Water tours on Hornad river

Experience adventure and learn how to do kayaking just a few minutes away from Košice city center.

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People
Jewish Tour

Discover the fascinating history of Košice from a different perspective. Explore the beautiful Jewish sites and learn more about the Jewish culture.

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People
Back to the future

When you were growing up, what was your favourite time in history? Prehistoric times, the Middle Ages, or the recent past? In Košice, you can explore them all – or you can just escape the city, and live like a local in the countryside.

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