East Slovak Gallery

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.

Photo: Rl91, GFDL.

Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
Email: vsg@vsg.sk
Type: Arts center
Description: art museum in Košice, Slovakia
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint Elisabeth Cathedral and Saint Michael Chapel.

Saint Elisabeth Cathedral

Church

Photo: Maros, CC BY 2.5.

The Cathedral of St. Elizabeth, also called Saint Elizabeth Cathedral, is a Gothic cathedral in Košice, Slovakia. It is the largest church in Slovakia and one of the easternmost Gothic cathedrals in Europe.

Saint Michael Chapel

Church

Photo: Maros, CC BY 2.5.

The Saint Michael Church is a Gothic style church in Košice, Slovakia. Originally a chapel, the building became officially a church after its reconstruction in 2006.

National Theatre Košice

Theater building

Photo: Erika Mlejová, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The National Theatre Košice is situated in the centre of Košice, Slovakia. The representative building of the State Theatre was built in a Neo-baroque style according to projects of Adolf Lang during the years 1879–1899. National Theatre Košice is situated 250 metres northwest of East Slovak Gallery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Košice and Košice-Juh.

Košice

Photo: Ville Miettinen, CC BY 2.0.

Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia, with a population of almost 240,000. It was the European Capital of Culture in 2013. Despite its relative remoteness, you may likely find Košice a hidden, unknown and approachable gem when seeking for a lesson in less known European history, lively arts scene or for a less spiritual entertainment thanks to its vibrant party scene.

Košice-Juh

Suburb

Photo: Marián Gladiš, Public domain.

Košice-Juh is a borough of the city of Košice, Slovakia. Located in the Košice IV district, in the southern area of the city, it lies at an altitude of roughly 200 metres above sea level.