MarathonPoint
A museum and café in the historic centre of Košice devoted to the oldest marathon in Europe, the Medzinárodný maratón mieru (International Peace Marathon). Admission is free, open daily from morning to evening.
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About the museum
MarathonPoint is located in a historic building on Hlavná ulica (Main Street), just a few steps from the Dóm sv. Alžbety (St. Elisabeth Cathedral) and the Spievajúca fontána (Singing Fountain). The City of Košice owns the building, and it is managed by the Košické kultúrne centrá K13 (Košice Cultural Centres K13) in cooperation with the civic association Maratónsky klub Košice.
The exhibition offers historical artefacts, documents and papers relating to the oldest marathon in Europe. According to the organisers, the space will continue to be expanded; it is also used for meetings and community events.
Highlights
- Maratónpédia – multimedia application on five large touch panels
- Historical artefacts, documents and papers on the International Peace Marathon
- Café in the museum
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Maratónpédia a expozícia o Medzinárodnom maratóne mieru – The exhibition shows historical artefacts, documents and papers on the oldest marathon in Europe. Its core is the multimedia application Maratónpédia on five large touch panels.
- Operated by
- K13 – Košické kultúrne centrá
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
The museum premises include a café; the telephone number given belongs to the café.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | According to the organisers, the permanent exhibition will be gradually expanded. |
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