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Discover Prešov: A Glimpse into Slovakia's Charming Third City

Prešov, Slovakia's third-largest city, boasts a population of around 88,660, predominantly women. Legend has it that King Belo II, lost while hunting and saved by strawberries, inspired the city's name. The story of Neptune's fountain, built by a Jewish merchant facing laws barring him from living in Prešov, adds to the city's rich history. With notable sites like Šebeš Castle and a vibrant sports culture, highlighted by a historic football field and the spirited "Koňare" chant, Prešov is a city with deep-rooted traditions and captivating tales.

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Discover Prešov: A Glimpse into Slovakia's Charming Third City

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  1. Prešov Prepared by Jakub Jambrich

  2. Basic facts • Third biggest city in Slovakia • Hagyari is a citymayor • Approximately 88 659,5 people • Most of them are women

  3. Legend of the founding of the city • King Belo II. Was hunting here • He get lost – he was blind • Strawberries save his life • Prešov is named after them

  4. Something about Neptun’s fountain • Jewish merchant want to live here • He can’t because of law • Than he build a fountain with statue of Neptune • Neptune was “alone”, so he conjure “friends” up

  5. Prešov vs. Šebešovci • Šebeš castle in Podhradík • 13. - 14. stor. – they were attacking to Prešov • After 1526 Prešov wanted to destroy them • Prešov decept them and execute them

  6. Koňare • In 1859 was built haras in Prešov • In 1899 there was huge football field • Probably angry fans was shouting „Koňare!” • So we are „Koňare“ just because of football

  7. Thank you for attention!

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