CITIES IN THE PREŠOV REGION

Laura Sabolová, Lucia Holodňaková II.D

PREŠOV REGION

Prešov region has 13 districts.

BARDEJOV

It is located in the northern part of the east Slovakia.

It has about 32 541 residents.

It is very interesting town with traditional culture and is full of historical sightseeings and monuments.

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

The most valued part of the town is the square with beautiful gothic houses.

 Basilica minor of Sant Egidia

Town hall

House ofhangman

MUSEUMS

Šariš museum

Open-air museum

BARDEJOV’S SPA

Outdoor

Indoor

SVIDNÍK

It is located in the northern part of the east Slovakia.

Its population is 11 492.

The first written mention dates back to 1355. It is located around 20 km from the Dukla Pass

(Polish border).

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

The monumental marble memorial of Red Army has been built in Svidník, it is a national historical monument.

MUSEUMS

Open-air museum

Military museum

Museum of Ukrainian culture

INTERESTS

Festival of Ruthenians – Ukrainians Tuning

LEVOČA

It is the oldest pilgrimage town in the eastern Slovakia.

It has about 14 536 residents.

Levoča is written on the list of world culture heritage UNESCO from year 2009

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Church of sant Jacob

Cage of shame

Town hall

Gymnasium of john francisci

INTERESTS

Levoča is popular especially because of the pilgrimages on the Marians mountain.

SNINA

It is the easternmost city of Zemplin area. It has the population of 20 452.

The first written mention dates back to year 1317. Snina is economic and administrative center for

33 villages.

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Mansion was rebuilt from the original wooden building for the Countess.

The reconstruction had begun three years ago.

INTERESTS

Sninské ponds are the second bio swimming pool in Slovakia which are using the technology of self-cleaning water by plants and algae.

Rock under rocks – festival Hippotherapy

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