Veľký Šariš is a small town near Prešov in eastern Slovakia.

Slovak historians and linguists assume that the name comes from pre-Hungarian period and is of Slavic or even older origin.

[4] Veľký Šariš lies at an altitude of 269 metres (883 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 25.73 square kilometres (9.9 sq mi).

[5] It is located on the Torysa river, 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-north-west from Prešov.

There are ruins of Šariš Castle above the city, which were reconstructed in recent years and serve as place for various cultural events, such as music festivals or film festivals.