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Prešov

Prešov Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Prešov

Prešov sits on the route: 10 minutes from Veľký Šariš, 34km from Spiš Castle.

Prešov is a town located in Prešov Region, Slovakia. With a population of 82,927, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Prešov sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Prešov to your route.

About Prešov

Prešov is a city in eastern Slovakia. It is the seat of administrative Prešov Region (Slovak: Prešovský kraj) and Šariš. With a population of approximately 85,000 for the city, and in total more than 100,000 with the urban area, it is the second-largest city in eastern Slovakia and the third-largest city in all of

Read more Slovakia, after the nearby city of Košice. It belongs to the Košice-Prešov agglomeration and is the natural cultural, economic, transport, and administrative center of the Prešov Region. It lends its name to the Eperjes-Tokaj Hill-Chain, which was considered the geographic entity on the first map of Hungary from 1528. There are many tourist attractions in Prešov, such as castles (e.g. Šariš Castle), pools, and the old town.

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Prešov offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Prešov located?

Prešov is located in Prešov Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.9992 latitude, 21.2355 longitude.

What is the population of Prešov?

Prešov has a population of approximately 82,927 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
82,927
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Prešov Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.9992, 21.2355

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Prešov

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

St Elisabeth Cathedral, Kosice

Largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe, standing on the main axis of Kosice old town.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Bardejov

A remarkably complete medieval walled town in far northeast Slovakia, UNESCO-listed since 2000, with a Gothic-Renaissance square, town walls and the basilica of St Giles, yet barely visited by international tourists.

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Spiš Castle

One of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, a dramatic UNESCO-listed ruin sprawling across a hilltop above the Spiš region.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Prešov

  • 76 kmCesta Slobody (Freedom Road)The scenic Route 537 traverses the foot of the High Tatras from Podbanske to Tatranska Kotlina, stringing together mountain resorts with near-constant views of Slovakia's highest peaks.
  • 78 kmLomnicky stitSecond-highest peak in the High Tatras at 2634 metres, reached by cable car from Tatranska Lomnica and topped by an observatory.

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Prešov.

Ľubotice

🇸🇰 Slovakia

3 km awayPop. 3,684

Veľký Šariš

🇸🇰 Slovakia

5 km awayPop. 6,976

Župčany

🇸🇰 Slovakia

6 km awayPop. 1,799

Chminianska Nová Ves

🇸🇰 Slovakia

11 km awayPop. 1,299

Jarovnice

🇸🇰 Slovakia

14 km awayPop. 7,247

Sabinov

🇸🇰 Slovakia

15 km awayPop. 12,290

Hanušovce nad Topľou

🇸🇰 Slovakia

20 km awayPop. 3,782

Fričovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

20 km awayPop. 1,117

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