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Urban Fortification of Košice, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Urban Fortification of Košice is an urban fortification of Košice (Dolná brána) in Slovakia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Urban fortification of Košice · History
- Local name
- Dolná brána
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 6.3 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 48.7186, 21.25912
What it is and where
Urban Fortification of Košice is an urban fortification of Košice (Dolná brána) in Slovakia.
Pozostatok mosta vybudovaného v roku 1784 ako súčasť klasicistickej Jozefínskej brány zriadenej v tom istom roku, asanovanej mestom Košice v roku 1827
It is in Košice, where this site lists 73 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.7186, 21.25912; the nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 6.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Slovakia. In Kokai 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 Urban Fortification of Košice is May to October.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. 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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Archaeological Museum in KošiceMuseum in Košice, Slovakia14 m
- Pongrác-Forgáč PalacePalace in Košice47 m
- St Michael ChapelChurch156 m
- ZOO DOMWith kids · Wildlife170 m
- Archbishop's PalacePalace in Košice, Slovakia192 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: History
- Bardejov
- Banská Štiavnica
- Levoča
- Spiš Castle: castle in Slovakia
- Bratislava Castle: castle in Europe
- Bojnice Castle: medieval castle in Bojnice, Slovakia
Every Slovakia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Urban Fortification of Košice?
It is an urban fortification of Košice (Dolná brána in the local language) in Slovakia.
When is the best time to visit Urban Fortification of Košice?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Urban Fortification of Košice?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 6.3 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
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 Archaeological Museum in Košice, Pongrác-Forgáč Palace, St Michael Chapel. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Košice73 places to see in and around Košice, Slovakia: Cathedral of St. Elizabeth, Košice Zoo, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, Košice. Best time: May to Octob
- History393 places for history in Slovakia, from Bardejov to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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