About Slovakia
Slovakia
Slovakia is a member state of the European Union since 2004. Slovakia offers the visitor a varied and enchanting country. It is country with a rich cultural and historical heritage, and is recognized as such by the UNESCO-protected sites. Many fortified castles, constructed during different historical eras, are located in exceptionally beautiful sites, most of which have been restored. Each city contains museums which allow visitors to discover Slovakia`s cultural treasures, unique thanks to folklore which is still alive today. These museums record the many historical developments which have changed Europe through the ages. The wonderful natural beauty of the country is however the most striking thing to the casual visitor.
Slovakia, while only small in size, is richly endowed with tourist attractions. In its terrain and in the variety of its tourist attractions, Slovakia is similar to Switzerland and Austria. Slovakia is characterized by large and interesting national parks, beautiful caves and ancient town represent. Slovakia offers a complete and varied list of activities for tourists. Thanks to an integrated network of communication and transport routes (airports, buses, trains, taxi...) ease of travel within the country is assured.
In summer, thanks to the many beautiful mountainous regions of Slovakia hiking is a favorite activity which allows the visitor to discover the impressive landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains and to take advantage of the national parks and state nature preserves.
In winter, because of favorable snowfalls, skiing is a favorite sport in Slovakia with its extensive ski areas, which are easily accessible and which offer all modern conveniences and security. Top-level equipment in an exceptional natural environment (High Tatras, Low Fatra, Low Tatras) makes it possible to welcome skiers from all Europe, and all of this at very reasonable prices. Many other activities await you: hiking, rock-climbing, cycling, swimming, exploring the natural landscape, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and many more...
Slovakia, is also well-known for its spa towns. The best-known of them, Piestany, attracts visitors from all over Europe and internationally. Slovakia has a unique cave network, including ice caves, which is comparable to any throughout the world. Several of the worlds biggest caves are to be found in Slovakia.
About Kosice
During your New Look Holiday you will stay in Kosice, the most beautiful city of Slovakia, the metropolis of Eastern Slovakia, the second largest city after capital Bratislava.
Kosice is a city with an eventful and illustrious past, its earliest recorded mention dating from 1230, when it is referred to as "Villa Cassa". The coat of arms is the oldest in Europe, a fact attested to by a letter dated 1369. The city's historic sights - from various eras - are concentrated in the historic centre, which is an Urban Heritage Area. The reconstructed main street, lined by burgher houses and palaces, offers visitors a pleasant stroll and is also the venue for major events in the life of the city.
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, considered to be one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in the world, was built between 1378 and 1508 and is the city's oldest architectural landmark. Particularly imposing is the main altar with its three oversize statues and forty-eight panel paintings, while the lateral altars, Gothic wall paintings and sculptures add to the charm. Inside of the rich cathedral it attracts to the attention the main altar of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, dating from 1474-77, is a Late-Gothic polyptych, it is unique in Europe as it contains the largest amount of panel paintings-48 altogether-on one altar.
How to arrive
New Look Holiday Care team will meet you at the airport and drive you to accommodation. You can choose to arrive in Kosice airport, Bratislava airport or Krakow airport in Poland. Return flights from the UK must be arranged by yourself.
Flights for Kosice
Flights for Bratislava
Flights for Krakow (Poland)
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