State Theatre Košice, Košice

Name: State Theatre Košice
Address: Hlavna ulica 58, Košice, Slovakia
Telephone: +421 55/245 22 69

#5 among attractions in Košice

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Facts and practical information

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.

Constructed in a neo-baroque style, the theatre's facade is a testament to the grandeur of European architecture in the late 19th century. The building was inaugurated in 1899 and has since been a host to a myriad of performances, ranging from operas and ballets to dramatic plays and musicals.

The interior of the State Theatre Košice is equally impressive, with lavish decorations, intricate frescoes, and a magnificent chandelier that dominates the auditorium. The theatre's main hall is renowned for its excellent acoustics, making it an ideal venue for a wide variety of performances.

As a cultural institution, the theatre has played a significant role in the development of Slovak theatrical arts. It has been a platform for showcasing local talent as well as hosting international artists, thus fostering cultural exchange and enrichment.

The State Theatre Košice operates year-round, offering a diverse program that caters to a wide range of audiences. From the classic works of Shakespeare to contemporary Slovak playwrights, the repertoire is designed to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Local name: Štátne divadlo Košice Coordinates: 48°43'18"N, 21°15'27"E

Address

Hlavna ulica 58Košice I (Staré Mesto)Košice Slovakia

Contact

+421 55/245 22 69

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State Theatre Košice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Elisabeth Cathedral, St Michael Chapel, Aupark, East Slovak Museum.

~540 ftS
Massive church with Gothic architecture
St Elisabeth Cathedral, Košice
3 min walk • St. Elisabeth Cathedral, a majestic gothic edifice that dominates the skyline of Košice, Slovakia, is not only a central place of worship but also a profound historical monument that beckons visitors from near and far. As the largest church in Slovakia, it stands as a...
~700 ftS
Intimate chapel from the 14th century
St Michael Chapel, Košice
4 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.
~1980 ftSE
48°43'4"N • 21°15'47"E
Aupark, Košice
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.4 miN
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...
~840 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Rákóczi's sculpture in Košice, Košice
5 min walk • Rákóczi's sculpture in Košice stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and cultural heritage. This bronze monument, which graces the center of the Slovakian city of Košice, pays tribute to Francis II Rákóczi, a national hero of Hungary and a...
~990 ftNW
National museum of science and technology
Slovenské technické múzeum, Košice
5 min walk • The Slovenské technické múzeum, nestled in the heart of Košice, Slovakia, stands as a bastion of innovation and industrial heritage. This museum, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the country's technological advancements, offers an in-depth look into...
~400 ftSE
Tower, Gothic architecture, History museum
St. Urban Tower, Košice
2 min walk • The Urban Tower in Košice, Slovakia is a renaissance prismatic campanile with a pyramidal roof. It was erected in the 16th century. A church bell installed in the tower has been dedicated to Saint Urban, the patron of vine-dressers. The bell was cast in a mould by the bell-founder Franciscus Illenfeld of Olomouc in 1557.
~1190 ftW
Church
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice
6 min walk • The Greek Catholic Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary's Birth is located at Moyzesova Street in the historic centre of Košice, Slovakia. It is the cathedral of the Eparchy of Košice. Greek Catholics started to settle in Košice in the 17th century. As late as 1852 their bishop established a chapel in Košice.
~930 ftE
Church
Evangelical Church of Košice, Košice
5 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.
~790 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
East Slovak Gallery, Košice
4 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.
0.5 miSE
Church, Baroque architecture
Holy Spirit Church, Košice
13 min walk • The Holy Spirit Church or Hospital Church of the Holy Spirit is the oldest building in Košice-Juh. It is located at beginning of Južná trieda, close to the historic centre of medieval Košice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Theatre Košice?

Nearby attractions include Janko Borodáč, Košice (1 min walk), Michail Illarionovič Kutuzov, Košice (1 min walk), Church of the Holy Trinity, Košice (1 min walk), St. Urban Tower, Košice (2 min walk).

How to get to State Theatre Košice by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Theatre Košice:

Bus

Vodná • Lines: 13, 16, 25, 27 (7 min walk)
Slovak radio • Lines: 17 (7 min walk)

Tram

Námestie osloboditeľov • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, R1 (10 min walk)
General Post Office • Lines: 2, 4, 7 (10 min walk)

Train

Košice (14 min walk)
Košice predmestie (26 min walk)