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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
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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 in Prešov Region, Slovakia, with about 83,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Veľký Šariš, about 5 km away.
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 ofRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Prešov?
Within an hour or so of Prešov: St Elisabeth Cathedral, Kosice (31 km), Bardejov (33 km), Spiš Castle (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Prešov?
The nearest famous roads are Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce), Cesta Slobody (Freedom Road) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Prešov?
Prešov is in Prešov Region, Slovakia, about 5 km from Veľký Šariš.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 82,927
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovakia
- Region
- Prešov Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 48.9992, 21.2355
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Essential numbers in Slovakia
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.
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
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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
- 75 kmDunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce)A road along the Pieniny limestone gorge where the Dunajec forms the Polish-Slovak border, famous for its raft trips.
- 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
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