Afternoon in town
Košice in an afternoon
St Elizabeth Cathedral, Hlavná street and good food. All on foot.
Our guide: St Elizabeth Cathedral · coming soon
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Five free royal towns
Pentapolitana
In the 15th century five free royal towns joined in a league to protect their common interests: Košice, Prešov, Bardejov, Levoča and Sabinov. Today they share historic squares and Gothic churches. No need to rush: one town a day is enough.
ThemeUNESCO5 stopsWeekend
Stops
- 1
Košice – St Elizabeth Cathedral
The largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe.
Our guide: St Elizabeth Cathedral · coming soon
- 2
Prešov – historic centre
A lens-shaped main square with the Co-cathedral of St Nicholas.
- 3
Sabinov
A small town with the Gothic Church of St John the Baptist on its square.
- 4
Bardejov – Town Hall Square
A square with a Gothic town hall and the Basilica of St Giles.
UNESCO - 5
Levoča – square and Basilica of St James
Town hall, burghers' houses and the basilica with the world's tallest Gothic wooden altar.
UNESCOOur guide: Basilica of St James · coming soon
Town version
A monument, a town and good food in one afternoon. All year round, on foot and mostly under a roof. Even in winter or rain.
Crafts and regional flavours
Craft masters, local producers and cuisine will join with the route's partners. If you are a craftsperson or business on the route, get in touch.
coming soon
Pilgrim's Pass
A stamp in the digital pass on your phone for every completed tour, a certificate after 3 and 5 stamps. No registration.
coming soon
Gateway onward
From Bardejov it is a short drive to the wooden church in Hervartov, part of the Wooden Churches route.
Check opening hours and access before you travel, especially off season.