Košice, Slovakia

Košice,
Slovakia
Travel Guide
Fact File
European Union
Slovak 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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Slovak Republic
• Capital: Bratislava
• Language: Slovak
• Religion: Roman Catholics (68.9%), nonreligious (13%), then Lutherans (6.9%), Greek
Catholics (4.1%), Protestant Reformers (2.0%)
and Orthodox Church (0.9%).
• Mainland: 49 036 km²
• Population: 5,5 million
• Government: republic, with parliamentary
democracy
• Head of government: Prime Minister
• 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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Climate
Climate
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).
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History of
Slovakia
Slovakia joined EU in 2004
•
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 nationalliberation 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.
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From 1968 - Soviet occupied Czechoslovakia for more than twenty years.
•
17/11/1989 - Totalitarianism and communist dictatorship ended
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01/01/1993 - the Czechs and Slovaks agreed to a peaceful state division
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04/02/2004 - Slovakia's accession to NATO
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05/02/2004 - Slovakia's accession to the EU
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21/12/2007 - Slovakia is becoming part of the Schengen
•
01/01/2009 - Slovakia becomes a member of the eurozone
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Košice
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The second largest and most significant city in Slovakia
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A metropolis of eastern Slovakia
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Area: 244 km2
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Number of inhabitants: 240 000
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Ethnical groups: Slovaks, Hungarians, Czechs, Ukrainians,
Germans
Košice
Short video of Kosice
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Well preserved and largest historical center in Slovakia
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Attractive location and surrounding
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Safe place to live in
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Ice Hockey 2011 World Championship
•
IT Valley
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Košice has strong industrial background
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Location
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•
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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
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Transport Connections
Destination
Prague
Vienna
Bratislava
London
Budapest
By Plane
By Train
By Car
By Bus
4 times a day (1,5 hours) 12 times a day (8,5 hours) 5times a day (9 hours)
7 hours
twice a day (55 min) 8 times a day (5,5 hours) 12 times a day (8,5 hours) 5,5 hours
twice a day (50 min)
each hour (5,5 hours) 14times a day (7,5 hours) 4,5 hours
daily (2,5 hours)
twice a day (3,5 hours)
each hour (2,5 hours)
2,5 hours
Prague
Examples of destinations reachable from Košice
Budapest
Vienna
Krakow
Bratislava
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Vision of the city
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Cultural, social and economic metropolis
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Modern city with future for highly qualified
young labor force
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Favorable business conditions for technological
excellence, high innovative culture
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International center of culture and tourism
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Healthy and clean environment
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Reputation abroad
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International cooperation
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City of Family, Culture and Innovation
St. Elisabeth Cathedral
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Industry & Logistics & Employment
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Education, Innovations
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Electronic Information Services
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International Cooperation
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Universities
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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.
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University of Veterinary Medicine and
Pharmacy (1 500 students)
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Faculty of Business (branch of University of
Economics Bratislava) (400 students)
•
Safety Management College (3 000 students)
University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik
Technical University
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Research and Develepment in Košice
Technology centers:
IT Valley Košice Cluster
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
The 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.
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Košice: European Capital of Culture 2013
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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).
Kulturpark
Kuntshalle
Opening ceremony
Tourism & Main attractions
The most beautiful monuments
St. Elisabeth It is the furthest east western-style gothic
cathedral in Europe, as well as the biggest temple
of worship in Slovakia.
St. Michael Chapel
The chapel dedicated to
Archangel Michael, the
guide of souls to the other
world.
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.
Tourism & Main attractions
Where to go?
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
.
Clubs
Jazz Club, Kováčska 39, Košice
Piano, Hlavná 92, Košice
Irish Pub, Hlavná 92, Košice
Retro Cult Club, Kováčska 49, Košice
Lujza Restaurant
Irish Pub
Retro Cult Club
Hlavna street
Tourism & Main attractions
Culture in Košice
State Theatre Košice
More Theaters:
Small stage
Theatre Thália
Puppet theatre
Theatre Cassia Dance
Old Town Theatrer
East Slovak Gallery
More Museums:
East Slovak Museum
St. Urban Tower
Slovak Technical Museum
Steel Arena
More Music:
State Philharmonic
Infiniti Aréna
Cassosport
Jumbo centrum
Old Town Hall
Tourism & Main attractions
Examples of Attractions in Košice
Ski resorts
Bankov recreation area
Hot air ballon flight
Children railway
Lake area
Tourism & Main attractions
Sports in Košice
Hokey
Cycling
Golf
Swimming
Pools
Tenis
Tourism, main attractions around Kosice:
Tourism & Main Attractions
Slovak Paradise
There are beautiful touristic places near
Košice:
High Tatras – touristic place + skiing
Spis castle
Tourism & Main Attractions around Kosice
Wine cellars
High Tatras
Domica cave
Bojnice Castle
Slovak Traditions
Colonia (Uruguay)
Useful Links
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
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.pocketguide
Costs of Living in Košice
Markets
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Costs of Living in Košice Loaf of Fresh White Bread
(500g)
Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Meal for 2, Mid-range
Restaurant, Three-course
Avg.
5.00 €
20.00 €
Avg.
0.78 €
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 €
Combo Meal at McDonalds or
Similar
5.00 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter
draught)
1.10 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
1.40 €
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
4.00 €
Cappuccino (regular)
1.41 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
0.63 €
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
1.28 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
0.90 €
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
1.10 €
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)
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
Taxi 1hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
Gasoline (1 liter)
2.00 €
0.50 €
12.00 €
1.56 €
Sports And Leisure
Avg.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on
Weekend)
28.00 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
5.15 €
Clothing And Shoes
7.50 €
Avg.
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, ...)
44.00 €
1 Pair of Nike Shoes
61.67 €
20.00 €
See you in Košice!