#500 Globally
⛪ St Elizabeth's Cathedral Košice
Slovakia
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of St Elizabeth in Košice is the largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral of its kind in Europe. Built between 1378 and 1508, the cathedral is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture with a richly decorated north portal and stunning interior. It houses the tomb of the Hungarian revolutionary leader Francis II Rákóczi, returned from exile in Turkey in 1906.
Key Facts
- •Built between 1378 and 1508 in the late Gothic style
- •The largest church in Slovakia and easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe
- •Houses the tomb of Francis II Rákóczi, a Hungarian revolutionary hero
- •The north portal features intricate late Gothic stone carvings
- •The cathedral contains an important 15th-century winged altarpiece
Location
Coordinates: 48.7203, 21.2583
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