Holy Spirit Church (Košice)
The Holy Spirit Church or Hospital Church of the Holy Spirit is the oldest building in Košice-Juh. It is located at beginning of Južná trieda, close to the historic centre of medieval Košice.Interior
It is a baroque church erected between 1730 and 1733. The capacity of the interior is 200 people. The vault painting shows a view of Košice of the first third of the 18th century, when the town was surrounded by high town walls. The whole church emanates the atmosphere of a bygone era.Hospital
The church is situated in the axis of former hospital buildings erected in the 13th century. The hospital there used to a charity organization for the very old, the poor, orphans, the homeless, the sick. The hospital was situated outside the town walls and the church was a part of it from the beginning. Unfortunately, it was pulled down in the beginning of the 18th century.
At present, a house for pensioners is placed in the building.Gallery
