Košice's Historic Golden Lane Faces Decline as Craftsmen Replaced by Bars

Košice's historic Golden Lane, once home to traditional craftsmen, is experiencing a transformation as artisan workshops are being replaced by bars and pubs. The city auditor has raised concerns about the situation, noting that the new establishments pay lower rents than the previous craft businesses. Adding to the area's problems, municipal buildings in the historic district are experiencing water leakage issues, raising questions about maintenance and preservation of this culturally significant part of Slovakia's second-largest city.