Enjoy the dynamic city of Košice.

A few interesting facts about Košice.

Košice, a city with a rich history, not just in sports, but also a city that's full of life.

Did you know:

* Košice is home to the oldest marathon in Europe – the Košice Peace Marathon? The first edition was held back in 1924."

* In 2016, Košice was a proud holder of the title European City of Sport?

* Many successful handball players and athletes who have achieved global fame have come from Košice.

* Košice is the venue for many sporting events, such as football matches, hockey matches, and various other sports events.

* In 2025, Košice will host matches of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

How to spend free time here with children and youth?

Slovak Technical Museum: It offers interactive exhibits where children can playfully learn about science and technology. The museum also includes Science and Technology Center for Children and Youth with a wealth of interactive exhibits.

Aviation Museum: Children fascinated by airplanes will enjoy the Aviation Museum with its extensive collections of aircraft.

ZOO Košice: At Košice Zoo, children can discover various animal species from all over the world. The zoo also includes DinoPark life-size dinosaurs and various attractions.

Botanical Garden of UPJŠ: A beautiful garden with various plant species offers a peaceful environment for walks and gentle learning about nature.

Children's Historical Railway: A train ride on the narrow-gauge railway from Čermeľ to Alpinka is an unforgettable experience for children.

Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia and has a truly rich and interesting history and culture.

• The Longest Pedestrian Zone in Slovakia: Hlavná ulica in Košice is one of the longest and liveliest pedestrian zones in Slovakia. It's full of cafes, restaurants, shops, and historical buildings.
• Gotická katedrála svätej Alžbety: The city is dominated by the impressive St. Elisabeth Cathedral, the largest church in Slovakia and one of the easternmost Gothic cathedrals in Europe. Its construction took over 200 years.
• The Singing Fountain and the Carillon: On Main Street you will find Spievajúcu fontánu, which presents regular water and light shows set to music. Not far from there is also carillon composed of 22 bells that play various melodies.
• European Capital of Culture 2013: Košice was in the year 2013 the European Capital of Culture together with the French city of Marseille. This title brought a wealth of cultural events and investments to the city.

These are just a few interesting facts about Košice. The city has much more to offer, from historical landmarks to modern art and a vibrant social scene. And now you have the opportunity to visit this city and combine pleasure with purpose!

We invite you to the Košice Handball Cup and also to visit a city that's full of life.

Košice: Official destination spot

source: Visit Košice