Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary or commonly known as the Dominican Church at Dominikánske námestie is the oldest church in Košice, Slovakia, and also the oldest preserved building in the town.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: Roman Catholic church in Košice, Slovakia
Also known as: “Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Košice”, “Dominican Church”, and “Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie”
Address: Dominikánske námestie 591/8A, 591, Staré Mesto, Košice, 04001

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Theatre Košice and Saint Elisabeth Cathedral.

National Theatre Košice

Theater building

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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 200 metres northeast of Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Saint Elisabeth Cathedral

Church

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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 Elisabeth Cathedral is situated 240 metres east of Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Vojtech Löffler Museum

Museum

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Vojtech Löffler Museum is situated 130 metres south of Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Košice and Luník I.

Košice

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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.