Prešov is a city located in eastern Slovakia and serves as the administrative seat for both the Prešov Region and Šariš. It functions as the primary cultural, economic, transport, and administrative center of the Prešov Region. The city's population is approximately 85,000, while its total urban area exceeds 100,000 residents.
As the third-largest city in Slovakia, following Košice, Prešov is part of the larger Košice-Prešov agglomeration. The city lends its name to the Eperjes-Tokaj Hill-Chain, a geographic entity that appeared on the first map of Hungary in 1528. Notable local attractions include an old town area, various castles, and public pools.