Jakab's Palace
Jakabov palác
A small neo-Gothic residence that looks like a castle, built from leftover stone from the cathedral restoration. Its fairy-tale towers are popular for photos.
The palace was built in 1899 by architect Árpád Jakab for his own family. It used old stone removed during the restoration of St. Elizabeth Cathedral, and its spires and carved decoration give it the look of a little castle. In 1945 it briefly served as the residence of Czechoslovak president Edvard Beneš. The interior is usually closed, though events are held there occasionally. You can admire the exterior on the way through the east side of the Old Town.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Hrnčiarska Street & Executioner's Bastion
- Mikluš Prison
- Urban's Tower
- St. Michael's Chapel
- Lower Gate Underground Museum
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral
- Hlavná Street & Singing Fountain
- State Theatre Košice