Virtual tours of SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Peace Marathoner Statue

The bronze statue of Marathon runner is symbolizing the run of victory. It is placed at the Peace Marathon Square in Kosice near Eastern-Slovakia Muzeum building. The statue was sculpted by well-known native sculptor and painter Mr.Arpad Racko. Naked runner holding the laurel is 3.2m high and stands on a 3m base on which, where under the words "NENI KHAMEN" (greek for "We Won"), the names of all the marathon winners are placed.

Eastern-Slovakia Muzeum

The Eastern-Slovakia Museum, a majestic neo-Renaissance structure built in 1899, anchors the north end of the Peace Marathon Square. Exhibitions on eastern-Slovakia regional development, numismatic collections, and the Gold Treasure of Kosice (hoard of golden coins and other golden objects) are located here.