Sights

St. Urban’s Tower

  • Slovak Name: Urbanova veža
  • Location: Old Town
  • Foundation: 15th century
  • Style: Renaissance, Gothic

St. Urban’s Tower is a significant historical monument in Košice. This Renaissance bell tower is part of the St. Elisabeth Cathedral complex, and it is named after St. Urban, the patron saint of wine growers.

Constructed in the 15th century, St. Urban’s Tower has been witness to the city’s rich history. The tower stands at around 60 meters tall and is recognizable by its iron double cross. The original bell, named after St. Urban, was installed in the tower in 1557 but was unfortunately destroyed in a fire in 1966. To this day, the broken bell is exhibited in front of Urban Tower.

The tower has undergone several restorations over the centuries. After the fire in 1966, it was restored and a new bell was installed in 1996. The new bell, weighing about seven tons, is one of the largest bells in Slovakia.

The tower was housing a small wax museum which is unfortunately not active anymore. In 2021 St. Urban underwent a restauration and is now coloured white.

The Urban’s Tower before the reconstruction