Západ Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hlavna Ulica
Grandiose palaces, medieval towers, museums, restaurants and stunning churches decorate this regal boulevard, which cuts through the heart of Košice.
St. Elisabeth Cathedral
Medieval legend says that removing one stone from this 600-year-old cathedral could cause its collapse. Visit Slovakia’s largest church to discover this legend and even more extraordinary facts.
Crafts Lane
You can find out about the history of Kosice with a visit to Crafts Lane. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
St Michael's Chapel
Find out about the history of Kosice when you take a trip to St Michael's Chapel. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Musical Fountain
After visiting Musical Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kosice. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
University of Pavol Jozef Safarik
Walk around the campus at University of Pavol Jozef Safarik as part of your travels around Kosice. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
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Other neighbourhoods around Západ
District of Košice I
While you're in District of Košice I, take in top sights like St. Elisabeth Cathedral and jump on the metro at Bruselska Stop to see more of the city.
Luník IX
While there might not be top attractions in Luník IX, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Muza Hotel and Hlavna Ulica.
Juh
If you're spending some time in Juh, Muza Hotel and Steam Factory are top sights worth seeing.
Myslava
Though Myslava may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bankov and Muza Hotel.
Pereš
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pereš and surrounding area, you can visit Muza Hotel and Hlavna Ulica.
Košice Old Town
Košice Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Crafts Lane and Miklus Prison Museum.