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Things to see in Prešov (Slovakia): 55 places and when to go
Prešov is a town in Slovakia with around 95,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (13), With kids (11). The best known are Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Prešov, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Prešov and Orthodox Synagogue. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovakia · 48.9997, 21.2394
- Population
- About 95,000
- Places
- 55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Mountains (13) · With kids (11) · History (8) · Food and drink (8) · Temples (6)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 37 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Roháčka, at 1,028 m.
What to see in Prešov
The places in and around Prešov, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, PrešovCo-cathedral in Prešov, Slovakia191 m
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, PrešovGreek Catholic cathedral in Prešov, Slovakia673 m
- Orthodox SynagogueSynagogue in Prešov, Slovakia121 m
- Templeof St. Luke the Evangelist (Brežany)Greek Catholic wooden temple and national cultural monument in Brežany village, Prešov district, Slovakia9.5 km
- Lutheran College of PrešovBuilding in Slovakia90 m
- Prešov Regional MuseumMuseum in Prešov, Slovakia200 m
- Calvary Complex in PrešovNature · Temples1.6 km
- RoháčkaMountain in Slovakia19 km
- StrážMountain in Slovakia7.3 km
- Zbojnícký CastleCastle8.3 km
- Kapušany castle HillCastle8.5 km
- PlejsySki resort in Slovakia28 km
- BujanovMountain in Slovakia19 km
- Manor-houseManor house11 km
- Church in Šarišské MichaľanyChurch building in Šarišské Michaľany, Slovakia11 km
- Krompašský vrchMountain in Slovakia29 km
- Lysá StrážSummit9.4 km
- Šarišský vrchSummit7.4 km
- Hrad ŠebešCastle8.5 km
- Ku KumštuTower126 m
- Aquapark DelňaWater park in Prešov, Slovakia4.7 km
- BikošMountain in Slovakia3.6 km
- BúčMountain in Slovakia18 km
- BučaMountain in Slovakia29 km
And the other 31, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Hora, Splaziny, Stádlo, Chránený areál Holá hora
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Etapa Gelnica – Krompachy, Camino de Santiago en Eslovaquia: Sección Košice – Levoča, E3 European long distance path, Lackova útulňa
- Mountains: Čergov
- Food and drink: EURO CENTER TRADE, s. r. o., Matyšák Shop, Pálenica Fulianka, Pivo Revak, Pivovar Mariannus, Pivovar Šariš, Prelika Prešov, Prešovský pivovar & piváreň
- With kids: FunZone, Observatory and Planetarium of Prešov, Laser Game Koral, Letný nafukovací park pri Eperii, Plaza Beach Resort, Safari Park, Skákací svet Teniska, Sun Park Sídlisko III Prešov, Vidiecky dvor - Mini ZOO, Vodný relax Nautilus
- Hot springs: Hrošík Baby Spa
- History: Ruské Pekľany Manor house, Štefanská Huta
- Temples: Church of St. Donatus
When to go to Prešov
The best time to visit Prešov is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:04
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:52
- DecPossible8:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. In May, 54 of the 55 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Prešov
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bystré15 places22 km
- Lipany27 places26 km
- Košice73 places30 km
- Bardejov31 places34 km
- Spišské Podhradie37 places36 km
- Košický Klečenov12 places36 km
And all of Slovakia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Prešov?
The best known: Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Prešov, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Prešov, Orthodox Synagogue, Templeof St. Luke the Evangelist (Brežany), Lutheran College of Prešov. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Prešov?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02.
How do you get to Prešov?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 37 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Prešov as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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