
Košice
Discover Košice, a vibrant city in Slovakia's eastern region.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Košice
About Košice
Košice is located in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia, at the confluence of the Hornád and Slaná rivers. Historically significant, Košice was once the largest city in the Kingdom of Hungary and remains an important cultural and economic center. Its blend of Gothic architecture, such as the magnificent St. Elizabeth Cathedral, and modern urban life makes it a unique destination. rules.city collects practical civic information for Košice, verified against official sources, to help you navigate its rules, fees, transport, and local services.
Notable people from Košice
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Martina Hingisb. 1980Swiss tennis player
Sándor Márai1900–1989Hungarian writer (1900–1989)
Ferenc Szálasi1897–1946Hungarian fascist politician, executed for war crimes (1897-1946)
Rudolf Schusterb. 1934Slovak President, head of Slovak National Council and politician
Kamila Beregszásziováb. 1980Slovak association football player (born 1980)
Radoslav Zabavníkb. 1980Slovak footballer
Topics
✈️ Airports
Airports serving the city, services, and terminal info.
🏛 City Hall
The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.
• Courts & Judiciary
Local, appeal, and supreme courts serving this city.
📅 Events
Upcoming events, festivals, council meetings and public activities scheduled in the city.
• Museums
Notable museums, galleries and exhibition halls — hours and descriptions.
⛪ Religious sites
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship.
🤝 Sister cities
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About this city page
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