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🇸🇰Košice, Prešov and Eastern Slovakia
Košice, Prešov, eastern Slovakia, old towns, churches, castles, hills, wine, multicultural heritage and the gateway to Slovakia’s east.
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Košice, Prešov and Eastern Slovakia are a culturally rich and less touristy part of the country, with old towns, churches, castles, hills and strong multicultural layers.
Trips and nature
The region combines hills, forests, river valleys and access to several mountain and karst areas. It is less polished than the Tatras but full of variety.
Food and atmosphere
Košice has one of Slovakia’s finest urban centres, while Prešov, wooden churches, castles and borderland communities add Ruthenian, Hungarian, Slovak and Jewish layers.
Transport and stay
Košice has an airport and rail links. A car helps for villages, castles, wooden churches and countryside routes.