# Franciscan monastery (Skalica), Slovakia: what it is and when to go

> Franciscan monastery (Skalica) is a former monastery; national cultural monument in the city of Skalica, district of Skalica, Slovakia (Františkánsky kláštor) (Kopčany). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/franciscan-monastery/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Former monastery; national cultural monument in the city of Skalica, district of Skalica, Slovakia · History
- **Local name:** Františkánsky kláštor
- **Where:** Slovakia
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BTS Bratislava, 75 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [smmskalica.sk](https://www.smmskalica.sk/prevadzky/areal-frantiskanskeho-klastora/)
- **Coordinates:** 48.84656, 17.23226

## What it is and where

Franciscan monastery (Skalica) is a former monastery; national cultural monument in the city of Skalica, district of Skalica, Slovakia (Františkánsky kláštor) (Kopčany).

It is in [Kopčany](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/kopcany/), where this site lists 34 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.84656, 17.23226; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.846557%2C17.23226)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.846557%2C17.23226)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/historia/) places in Slovakia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Franciscan monastery (Skalica) is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 29 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 34 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 27 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 56 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 31 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 53 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 04 |

In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Slovakia

To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Slovakia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Špicer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/spicer/): Brewery · 111 m
- [Záhorske múzeum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/zahorske-muzeum/): Museum · 180 m
- [Skalica Culture House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/kulturny-dom/): House of culture in Skalica, Slovakia · 201 m
- [Jesuit Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/jesuit-monastery/): Monastery · 265 m
- [Pauline Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/pauline-monastery/): Former monastery and national cultural monument in town of Skalica, Skalica district, Slovakia · 465 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Slovakia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/).

## More in Slovakia: History

- [Bardejov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/bardejov-2/)
- [Banská Štiavnica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/banska-stiavnica-2/)
- [Levoča](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/levoca/)
- [Spiš Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/spis-castle/): castle in Slovakia
- [Bratislava Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/castillo-de-bratislava/): castle in Europe
- [Bojnice Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/bojnice-castle/): medieval castle in Bojnice, Slovakia

Every Slovakia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Franciscan monastery (Skalica)?

It is a former monastery; national cultural monument in the city of Skalica, district of Skalica, Slovakia (Františkánsky kláštor in the local language).

### When is the best time to visit Franciscan monastery (Skalica)?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.

### How do you get to Franciscan monastery (Skalica)?

The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 75 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.846557%2C17.23226) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Špicer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/spicer/), [Záhorske múzeum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/zahorske-muzeum/), [Skalica Culture House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/kulturny-dom/). The rest is in [the Slovakia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/eslovaquia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/13281455), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112104111), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).