Prešov

General Information

Prešov is a city located in eastern Slovakia with a population of 92000. It is the third largest city in Slovakia after Bratislava and Košice. It is also a seat of the administrative Prešov Region, Prešov University and Orthodox archbishopric. Buildings standing in the historical center are part of Town Monument Centre.

Prešov is known as an industrial centre; there are mostly mechanical, clothing industry and electric engineering companies.

The city proposes to the European Capital of Culture 2013.

Prešov Town Districts

• Cemjata
• Nižná Šebastová
• Solivar
• Šalgovík
• Šarišské Lúky
• Vydumanec

Map

History

First habitants came to the region of Prešov already in Paleolithic period. We know that from the oldest discovered tools which are more than 28000 years old. Further historical information is discovered only from the 8th century and later.

Prešov used to be a part of Kingdom of Hungary in the end of 11th century. The city was founded in 1132 by King of Hungary – Blind Béla and named after strawberries in Hungarian – Eperjes. After the Mongol invasions in 1241, many German settles moved to the city. Eperjes received its municipal privileges from Andrew III. Later, in 1374, it was declared a free royal town what had a great influence to the development of crafts and trade. In the 15th century, the city joined Pentapolitana – an alliance of 5 towns of north-eastern Hungary (Prešov, Košice, Bardejov, Levoča and Sabinov).

Prešov experienced a Bubonic plague and a lot of great fires during the first half of 18th century where it lost more than 2000 inhabitants. After these tragedies the locals successfully recovered the city, crafts and trades were improved again and new factories were built. Town went through a huge progress in 19th century, when the locals introduced electricity, telegraph, telephone and a sewage system. Unfortunately, the town was destroyed again by fire in 1889. Prešov became a part of Czechoslovakia in 1918.

Sights

Church of St. Nicholas

Parish Church of St. Nicholas (Kostol sv. Mikoláša) is the main dominant of the city. The church was built in Gothic style during the 14th century but its construction was finished in 1515. Its gothic elements – portals, domes, decorated windows – were preserved despite of the huge fire in 1788. The biggest treasure of the church is its main altar built in the end of 17th century. The tower, opened to public, offers a beautiful view of the town.

Greek–Catholic St. John the Baptist Cathedral

Greek–Catholic St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Grécko-katolícka katedrála sv. Jána Krstiteľa) was built in baroque style in 18th century. The most interesting and rare relic is the Turin Shroud. According to the legend Jesus was wrapped up by it after he was putted down from the cross. There are only 4 copies all around the world (Prešov, Torino, Jerusalem and Vilnius). The cathedral was visited by the Pope John Paul II. during his official visit in 1995.

Fortifications

Town fortification system started to be built during the 14th century. Well designed structure of the walls, water moats, bridges and trapdoors remained well-preserved until now. Florian’s Gate used to be the historical entrance of the town located on the street with a same name.

Accommodation

4 star Hotels

Hotel Enchanté
Address: Škultétyho 15
Tel: 00421/51/773 10 13
www.hotelenchante.sk

Hotel Dukla
Address: Námestie legionárov 2
Tel: 00421/51/772 27 41
www.hotelduklapresov.sk

3 star Hotels

Hotel Torysa
Address: Slobody square 1
Tel: 00421/51/756 61 11
www.hoteltorysa.com

Hotel Senátor
Address: Hlavná 67
Tel: 00421/51/773 11 86
www.hotelsenator.szm.sk

2 star Hotels

Hotel Lineas
Address: Budovateľská 14
Tel: 00421/51/772 33 25
www.lineas.sk

Pensions

Ambiente Pension
Address: Záhradná 12
Tel: 00421/907 459 118
www.ambientepension.sk

Antonio Pension
Address: Hlavná 55
Tel: 00421/51/772 32 25
www.antoniopension.sk

Bella Sicilia Pension
Address: Slovenská 82
Tel: 00421/51/748 11 19

Eldorádo Pension
Address: Nábrežná 15
Tel: 00421/51/771 08 14

Gubernátor Pension
Address: Bayerova 1/A
Tel: 00421/51/749 55 77

Ludwig Pension
Address: Požiarnická 2
Tel: 00421/51/748 19 58

Marteel Pension
Address: Francisciho 34
Tel: 00421/905 801 351

Pension 101
Address: Hlavná 101
Tel: 00421/51/773 48 23
www.101penzion.sk

Tavel Pension
Address: Slovenská 19
Tel: 00421/51/771 54 96

Restaurants

A-Pipistrello Restaurant
Address: Slovenská 75

Alex Restaurant
Address: Slovenská 80
Tel: 00421/51/772 34 44

Arkada Restaurant
Address: Pod Kalváriou 51
Tel: 00421/903 552 721

Babylon Wine Pub
Address: Hlavná 111
Tel: 00421/51/771 56 76

Bella Sicilia Restaurant
Address: Slovenská 82
Tel: 00421/51/748 11 19

Carpe Diem Restaurant
Address: Hlavná 95
Tel: 00421/51/772 30 51

Enchanté Restaurant
Address: Škultétyho 15
Tel: 00421/51/773 10 13

Ice Restaurant
Address: Pod Kalváriou 50
Tel: 00421/907 951 205

Maxim Restaurant
Address: Hlavná 133
Tel: 00421/51/771 37 06

Orient Cafe Restaurant
Address: Svätoplukova 3
Tel: 00421/51/772 05 27

Platan Restaurant
Address: Požiarnická 4
Tel: 00421/51/773 46 29

Sokolovňa Restaurant
Address: K. Nálepku 6
Tel: 00421/51/773 23 51
www.sokolovna.hostinec.sk

Soraya Restaurant
Address: Sabinovská 1
Tel: 00421/907 885 753

Šariš Park – Restaurant
Address: Železničná 1900
Tel: 00421/51/747 04 22
www.sarispark.sk

U Richtára Restaurant
Address: Hlavná 71
Tel: 00421/51/772 32 36
www.urichtara.sk

Via Magna Restaurant
Address: Hlavná 27
Tel: 00421/51/772 04 35
www.viamagna.hostinec.sk

Theatres

Theatre of Jonáš Záborský (Divadlo J. Záborského)
Address: Námestie legionárov 6
Tel: 00421/51/773 39 91
www.djz.sk

Portál Theatre (Divadlo Portál)
Address: Októbrová 46
Tel: 00421/51/452 06 10

Theatre of Alexander Duchnovič (Divadlo Alexandra Duchnoviča)
Address: Jarková 77
Tel: 00421/51/773 27 00
www.divadload.sk

USAP Theatre (Divadlo USAP)
Address: Švábska č. 27
Tel: 00421/51/770 47 95

Museums

Museum of Prešov Region (Krajské múzeum)
Address: Hlavná 86
Tel: 00421/51/759 82 20
www.muzeumpresov.sk

Museum of Wines (Múzeum vín)
Address: Floriánova
Tel: 00421/51/773 31 08
www.muzeumvin.sk

Slovak Technical Museum (Slovenské technické múzeum)
Address: Zborovská 2/A
Tel: 00421/51/775 74 27

Galleries

Ag Gallery
Address: Hlavná 66
Tel: 00421/907 932 001

Atrium Gallery
Address: Floriánova 4
Tel: 00421/51/758 21 95

Per Spectrum Gallery
Address: Jarková 77
Tel: 00421/902 142 151

Šariš Gallery
Address: Hlavná 51
Tel: 00421/51/772 54 23
www.sgpresov.sk

Cinemas

Cinemax Prešov
Address: ZOC MAX Sekčov
Tel: 00421/51/286 12 00
www.cine-max.sk

Panorama Cinema (Kino Panoráma)
Address: Masarykova 7
Tel: 00421/51/773 34 66
www.tatrafilm.sk

Clubs

Wave Club
Address: Hlavná 121
Tel: 00421/905 702 380
www.wave.sk

Christiania Club
Address: Hlavná 105
Tel: 00421/51/772 29 07
www.christiania.eu.sk

Takashi Club
Address: Puškinova 12
Tel: 00421/915 366 877

K2 Club
Address: Kpt.Nalepku 18
Tel: 00421/908 251 007

Shopping centre

Tesco
Address: Nám. legionárov 1
Tel: 00421/51/772 22 41

Tourist Information

• Address: Hlavná 67
• Tel: 00421/ 51/773 11 13