Karol Kuzmány, Košice

#33 among attractions in Košice

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Karol Kuzmány was a prominent Slovak Lutheran pastor, writer, and theologian in the Kingdom of Hungary, with a focus on philosophy and aesthetics. He studied at the University of Jena in Germany between 1928 and 1929. He returned to Slovakia after his education and became a chaplain in Banská Bystrica in 1830, later serving as a pastor there and in Zvolen. In 1849 he became professor of practical theology at the University of Vienna and began to publish works on theology. In 1860 he was elected superintendent, serving the Bratislava superintendency. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°43'34"N, 21°14'46"E

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Košice I (Staré Mesto)Košice Slovakia

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Karol Kuzmány – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Elisabeth Cathedral, St Michael Chapel, State Theatre Košice, East Slovak Museum.

0.7 miSE
Massive church with Gothic architecture
St Elisabeth Cathedral, Košice
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Intimate chapel from the 14th century
St Michael Chapel, Košice
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Košice, the second-largest city in Slovakia, stands the historical gem of St. Michael Chapel. This sacred edifice, a revered church, serves as a testament to the city's medieval past and architectural heritage.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
State Theatre Košice, Košice
16 min walk • The State Theatre Košice is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city. This historic theatre, known for its opulent architecture and rich tradition in the performing arts, serves as a centerpiece for cultural life in the region.
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Historical museum with many rare coins
East Slovak Museum, Košice
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Košice, the East Slovak Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history in Slovakia's second-largest city. With its foundation dating back to 1872, it is not only one of the oldest museums in the country but also one of the most comprehensive...
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Monuments and statues
Rákóczi's sculpture in Košice, Košice
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Church
Plague Chapel of St. Rosalie, Košice
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National museum of science and technology
Slovenské technické múzeum, Košice
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Tower, Gothic architecture, History museum
St. Urban Tower, Košice
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Church
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice
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Church
Evangelical Church of Košice, Košice
20 min walk • The Evangelical Church or Protestant Church in Mlynská ulica in Košice, Slovakia is a Neoclassical church building of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia, a Lutheran denomination. It has Sunday services at 09:30 and 18:00 in Slovak, and at 08:15 in Hungarian.
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Museum, Art museum
East Slovak Gallery, Košice
19 min walk • The East Slovak Gallery, established in 1951, was the first regional gallery in Slovakia. The mission of the Gallery is the protection and presentation of the collection and documentation of the art scene and artistic life in the region of Eastern Slovakia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karol Kuzmány?

Nearby attractions include Ladislav Novomeský, Košice (5 min walk), Elemír Halász-Hradil, Košice (10 min walk), East Slovak Museum, Košice (11 min walk), Cathedral of St Elizabeth, Košice (12 min walk).

How to get to Karol Kuzmány by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karol Kuzmány:

Tram

Zimná • Lines: 7, R4 (4 min walk)
Radnica Starého mesta • Lines: 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, R3 (5 min walk)

Bus

Zimná • Lines: 22 (4 min walk)
Radnica Starého mesta • Lines: 17, 22 (7 min walk)

Train

Košice (27 min walk)