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Things to Do  

Look around

Look around, Presov

 sopel Says:  For sure you have to visit the tower of St. Nicolaus church. You will see the panorama of city which is really nice(with Slanske mountains). The gotic church itself is worth to see. Other churches to see-greek catholic church, ortodox church. And don't miss the synagogue.... 

Spissky Hrad

Spissky Hrad, Presov

 maltese24 Says:  A few kilometres outside the city of Presov (around 30 minutes by car) one can find this amazing castle. This is the largest castle in Slovakia. It was founded in 1209, wrecked by the Tatars in the 13th century and reconstructed in the 15th century. Although the castle burnt... 

Hotels  

Saris Park

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Hotel Enchante

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Restaurants  

La Cucaracha: Oh God! This pizza tastes so good!!!

La Cucaracha: Oh God! This pizza tastes so good!!!, Presov

 dcJersey2001 Says:  I discovered this restaurant years ago and I still cant get enough.if you want nice and friendly atmosphere, tasty food and good drinks, this must be your first choice! a number of pizzas on the menu list, also some pasta and a quite good beer - try KOZEL 10my favorite:... 

film cafe: FUn to go and fun to eat

film cafe: FUn to go and fun to eat, Presov

 poho Says:  features coctails and original dishes named after films. very yammy and very affordable. i strongly recommend. Charlies angels, great coctail 

Restaurant PLATAN - European...

Restaurant PLATAN - European..., Presov

 richmors Says:  Restaurant PLATAN - European high quality menu, Slovakian traditional food and the speciallities of Saris area. 

Nightlife  

Nightlife sucks a little bit

Nightlife sucks a little bit, Presov

 sopel Says:  In general nightlife sucks a little bit. There are not so many nightclubs in Presov. And those which exist are quite boring. They are crowded and with fringe DJ's. But I recommend you night panorama of Presov. Go to hill Kalvaria(Calvary) and you will see what you really... 

Pivaren Viktoria. right in the...

Pivaren Viktoria. right in the..., Presov

 poho Says:  Pivaren Viktoria. right in the centre of the town, get a beer in this lovely place. its a cozy place with big tables but also small ones, with 2 chess tables. you wont get bored, the furniture is varied. all the presidents of the slovak territory are hanged on the wall ( as... 

Transportation  

Flying is fast

Flying is fast, Presov

 sopel Says:  You can fly to Kosice airport which is about 50km from Presov. There is bus going from airport to Presov bus station. It's cheap and very fast(about 30min.). To Kosice fly some airlines like CSA, Slovakair, but the cheapest is Skyeurope. 

Train is train

Train is train, Presov

 sopel Says:  To get to Presov by train is the best. Take InterCity train from Bratislava, you have to change to local train in Kysak. The whole journey takes about 5hours 15min. Disadvantage is that you have to change the train. But I don't recommend you to take a bus from Bratislava... 

Getting to Presov

Getting to Presov, Presov

 sopel Says:  It's the easiest way. But maybe not the fastest because of lack of highways. You can rent a car in Bratislava and follow direction Zilina, Poprad and Presov. From Bratislava to Presov about 450km and 5 hours of driving 

Transport is easy

Transport is easy, Presov

 sopel Says:  Transport in Presov is very easy. Buses go almost everywhere. To get to center of the city from railway or bus station takes just 20min. by walking and 5 min. by bus. 10min. ticket for bus costs 10SKK and 30min. ticket costs 14SKK. To get from one side to the other side of... 

Local Customs  

This is the art (only one...

This is the art (only one..., Presov

 richmors Says:  This is the art (only one part) of Mr Poncak in the Zaborski theatre-hall. You must know each tile is 70cm, this complete figure is 5 meters (5.5 yards) high. The work of art is on marble-tiles and the figures are grinded/polised/cut in this hard material. There are many of... 

The Zaborski Theatre is a...

The Zaborski Theatre is a..., Presov

 richmors Says:  The Zaborski Theatre is a beautiful building with great art of Mr Poncak, and this theatre has many great productions to offer.This picture is the end-scene of 'Dracula'. 

If you like art, than you like...

If you like art, than you like..., Presov

 richmors Says:  If you like art, than you like Presov-Slovakia.I've met Mr. Poncak (picture) and I admire his work in the 'Zaborski' theatre-hall. 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Presov

 poho Says:   deffinitely good walking shoes. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Forgotten mine

Forgotten mine, Presov

 sopel Says:  Near to Presov in locality of Dubnik is forgotten mine. It's one of two places where opal(hyalite) was found. The other one is in Australia. You can find the biggest opal of the world in Naturhistorisches Museum in Vienna. It was found in Dubnik. There are guided tours,... 

Walk up the hillside and reach the chapel!

Walk up the hillside and reach the chapel!, Presov

 maltese24 Says:  This small chapel is situated on the outskirts of Presov......its on a top of a hill and there is also a beautiful view from there......Youngsters also go to meet their lovers in this place sometimes 

Favorites  

Colourful buildings

Colourful buildings, Presov

 maltese24 Says:  ....well in Presov even banks have coloured buildings! just couldnt resist taking a picture with one :-) 

richmors's General Tip

richmors's General Tip, Presov

 richmors Says:   You know now, that Becherovka is a liquor-speciallity, but there are also bonbons filled with Becherovka and sugar, like rum-bonbons.Enlarge this picture to see the bonbons. 

richmors's General Tip

richmors's General Tip, Presov

 richmors Says:   My friends in Presov didnot show me only their beautiful town, churches, theatre, etc, but also the foodspeciallities and drinks.Their many sorts of beer are the best in the world, but they have also special spirits and liquors: Borovicka, Slivovica, Myslivecka and... 

The Place

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The People

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 Presov-Athens on Torysa - This old saying says Presov-Athens on Torysa. I have never ever been to Athens, but come and experience if it's true. Presov is 3rd biggiest city in Slovakia. It has its special friendly atmosphere.... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is it possible to travel by public transport between Presov (or nearby) and the Krynica/Nowy Sacz area of Poland. The rail service... 

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A: The railway line was washed away in that area. They may re-start after the Dec. 12 or maybe not. There certainly busses - but I am not aware there would be anything like... 

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Presov-Athens on Torysa

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 This old saying says Presov-Athens on Torysa. I have never ever been to Athens, but come and experience if it's true. Presov is 3rd biggiest city in Slovakia. It has its special friendly atmosphere.... 

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Presov......Where beautiful people live :-)

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 I fell in love with the city of Presov and with its people.....The people are so friendly even though few of them can speak English. its a small town with really beautiful buildings and with a lot and... 

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Levoca not Prešov

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 Levoca is the capital of Zips and the best preserved medieval town in Slovakia. Prešov's got nothing to compare to it. Levoca's fine Radnica is a masterpiece of Gotho-Renaissance town hall... 

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richmors's new Presov Page

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 Windmills and tulips in PRESOV? The company GEMOR is a Slovakia/Netherlands joint-venture. They produce man's coats and jackets on a higher level. GEMOR is the cause of many nice contact for me: it's... 

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a great place to study!

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 so, i have been studying in presov for quite a while. four years make you feel quite at home in the town. i like it down here, it's a homely town for me check out the town's home page at... 

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