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Prešov Region

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The Prešov region lies in the south-east of the Slovak

Republic, bordering Poland and the Ukraine. In terms

of area, it is the second largest region in Slovakia.

The region‘s topography is rather ragged with

hills and mountains covering the bulk of the area.

The highest mountain of the region and the whole

of Slovakia is Gerlachovsk�½ Štít (2,655 metres above

sea level) in the High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry). Thanks

to the many natural places of interest and historical

sightseeing possibilities (Levo a, Prešov, Bardejov,

Poprad, Kežmarok), the region is a popular destination

for visitors coming to Slovakia.

Prešov

St. Nicolaus Church

Hviezdoslav Library

The city‘s advantageous geographical location on an old trade

route leading from the south across Šariš to the north was

a major precondition for the development of the local market

settlement. Not far from Prešov, the route branched in several

directions: towards Branisko, then to Spiš, across Bardejov and

Dukla into Hali and across Plave into Poland. An important

privilege of the city was the right to build a rampart. During

war times ramparts turned towns into fortresses along

important trade routes. Prešov was granted the right to build

St. Nicolaus Church

Karaff Jail