Lower Gate Underground Museum
Dolná brána
A city-defence site beneath the southern end of the main street, where you can walk through the archaeological remains of 13th–17th century gates, a moat, sluices and a mill.
Between 1996 and 1998, while underground utility lines were being laid, the remains of the medieval Lower Gate and its defences were found beneath the southern section of the main street. Bridge piers, water channels and a coin-minting workshop were also uncovered. They are now an underground museum, larger than comparable sites in Central Europe. The exhibition route is short, taking about 30–40 minutes, with lighting and explanatory panels. The entrance is under the lawn at the south end of the main street. It is open in the warm season, and admission costs a few euros.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- St. Michael's Chapel
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral
- Urban's Tower
- Hlavná Street & Singing Fountain
- State Theatre Košice
- Hrnčiarska Street & Executioner's Bastion
- Mikluš Prison
- Jakab's Palace