ardejov, the centre of the  Upper Sharish region is located in the  north-eastern part of Slovakia  in the downs running along the  right bank of  the Topla River  beneath the Lower Beskyds, 277m above the sea level. It has about 32 000 inhabitans, the extent is about 1 013 km2.The geographical position of Bardejov district is: latitude 49°02'N and longtitude 20°35'E.

The town  of Bardejov is  an administrative centre  of Upper Sharish region, it is also a centre of industry, culture and sports. It is called "the  most  gothic town  of  Slovakia".

Because of outstanding  urban, architectural, artistic, historic and cultural values preserved in Bardejov, it was declared an Urban Preservation area in 1950. In  the year 1986 International Board of Trustees by  UNESCO, which has a seat in Hamburg,  awarded Bardejov -  "The European Prize  - Gold Medal" for preservation and restoration.   

An important  part of Bardejov  is Bardejovske Kupele  - the spa, which belongs to the most visited spa centres of Slovakia. Uncommon beauty together with culture-historical sights provide the  visitors not only  medical treatment, but  also rich cultural and social life.

Suburbs of Bardejov: Bardejovska Nova Ves, Bardejovska Zabava, Bardejovske Kupele, Dlha Luka and Mihalov.