Prešov facts for kids
Prešov is a cool city in eastern Slovakia. It's the third-largest city in the country, with about 91,000 people living there. It has a long history and lots of interesting places to explore!
Where is Prešov Located?
Prešov is in a beautiful valley by the Torysa River. This area is part of the historical Šariš region. The city is about 33 kilometers (around 20 miles) north of another big city called Košice. You can easily get between them using the D1 motorway.
A Quick Look at Prešov's History
People have lived in the area around Prešov for a very long time, even since the Stone Age! The city itself was first mentioned in official records in the year 1247.
Later, in 1374, Prešov became a "free royal town." This meant it had special rights and freedoms given by the king, which helped it grow and become important.
Salt mining became a big deal here in the 1500s. There was a town nearby called Solivar, which is now part of Prešov, where they mined a lot of salt.
Pictures of Prešov
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The Torysa riverbank in Prešov
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The historic center with the tower of the Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas. The building in the background is the University Hospital.
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A statue of Pope John Paul II
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Prešov, called 'Eperjes' on this map, near the border with Transylvania in 1606
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A 17th-century picture showing a siege of Prešov, called 'Eperies' here
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A map of Sáros county showing Prešov, called 'Eperjes'
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The City Hall
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Military headquarters
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The Neptune Fountain on Hlavná ulica (the Main Street) in Prešov
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The Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Prešov
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The Greek Catholic Archbishop's and Metropolitan Office and Cathedral on Hlavná (Main Street)
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The Alexander Dukhnovych Theater
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The Jonas Záborský Theater
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The historic building of the Jonáš Záborský Theater
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Black Eagle Culture and Recreation Park (Park kultúry a oddychu Čierny orol)
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An exterior gallery on Okružná street
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Bosák's house
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Historic houses and St. Nicolaus Church
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The Church of St. Joseph (Franciscan)
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The Orthodox synagogue on Okružná street
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Floriánova street
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The area of Šariš Castle in winter
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Cemjata Lesopark - Fermented water (Kvašná voda)
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Borkút lesopark
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Construction of the southwestern bypass of Prešov
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The inner bypass of Prešov, also known as the Waterfront communication
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One of the newest types of trolleybuses in Prešov - Trolleybus Škoda 30Tr SOR
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Trolleybus Škoda 31Tr SOR
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Low-floor trolleybuses have been running in Prešov since 2006. This Škoda 24Tr on Hlavná Street is on line 1, going on the oldest section of the track to the town of Solivar.
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Prešov railway station
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Prešov bus station
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The international cycle route EuroVelo 11
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A bicycle bridge under Šariš Castle
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The Faculty of Arts, University of Prešov in Prešov
See also
In Spanish: Prešov para niños
