Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Košice, Gothic and Baroque church in Old Town, Slovakia.
The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua stands on Hlavná Street in the Old Town and features a polygonal sanctuary, sacristy, and a prominent bell tower. The building combines Gothic and Baroque architectural elements, with its solid structure dominating the central city space.
The building was constructed between 1333 and 1405 following a city fire as a reconstruction of what was lost. During the Ottoman occupation from 1596 to 1671, it served as a cathedral for the Bishop of Eger.
The church is named after Saint Anthony of Padua and displays Gothic plaster decorations and stone seats near the altar inside. The vaults above the sanctuary were originally dedicated to Saint Nicholas and continue to shape the appearance of the space today.
The church is accessible from outside and can be visited during opening hours, with services held on multiple weekdays and especially on Sundays. Visitors should note that it remains an active place of worship where appropriate clothing and respectful behavior are expected.
Beneath the main altar lies a crypt holding the tomb of Benedikt Kisdy, founder of the first university in Košice. This hidden space preserves the memory of an important figure in the city's educational history.
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