"Pécs - Hungary" Pecs by Maline

Pecs Travel Guide: 324 reviews and 792 photos

A great place to be...!

The City of Pécs is located in the southern part of Hungary, just below the Mecsek hills.
This is the place in Hungary where I have been most times - I think four or five by now.
The city is the fifth in terms of population size, but the city center feels like a smaller town.

Lots of great architecture - different architecture - has gives me the impression of a progressive city.

The Pecs climate is said to be mediterranean, and one thing you shouldnt miss are the fruits and vegetables. go for locally grown peaches and water melons especially.
As for the history, the city was founded by the celts, but historical remnants today are mostly roman. Like a roman bath. The wall around the city is also worth mentioning.
Pécs is definitely a beautiful city.

In the pic: the cathedral in Pécs, where I once by mistake was given Catholic communion and had a week of the best of luck afterwards.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful, picturesque, nice climate in summer
Cons:Nope, can't think of anything
In a nutshell:I think you'll love it!

Last visit to Pecs: Jul 2000
Intro Updated Oct 1, 2003
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Reviews (9)

Take a trip to the Mecsek... Things to Do (6)

Take a trip to the Mecsek mountains and visit the TV Torony (litt. Television tower). Luscious green hills beautiful... more travel advice

Visit the Zsolnay Museum!... Things to Do (6)

Visit the Zsolnay Museum! (thanx Bercsi for the pic!! :-) Great porcelain stuff and really grumpy watch-ladies! more travel advice

The old Mosque Things to Do (6)

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The Cathedral Things to Do (6)

Once when I was in Pécs I went to a service in the cathedral with my best friend who is a catholic. Since I am a... more travel advice

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american_tourister Aug 21, 2005 at 4:15 AM

I used to travel through Pecs on my way from Bosnia to Kaposvar. It is a nice town. Thanks for showing it to us.
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budapest8 Jul 29, 2005 at 9:24 AM

Well done! Great pages(*Ö*) I have lived in Hungary since '96 and really love Pecs...Glad to see u did the town justice. The Hungarian National Anthem was voted the most boring and depressing so I won't send u it..LOLHar det sá bra..vi ses
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Ben-UK Jun 28, 2005 at 4:39 AM

Meant to go to Pecs when I was in Hungary last year but in the end didn't make it -- must go next time -- very nice page, thank you.
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Docu2001 Oct 3, 2003 at 1:31 PM

Tales of the reluctant catholic ... amen ... Doc
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keeweechic Aug 11, 2003 at 6:08 PM

My trip was so rushed and I didn't get the time to take in so much of what is on your page... Wish I had got out of the city... lovely page. Thank you.
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Amitu Aug 8, 2003 at 7:36 AM

Your wonderful tips make this place very appealing to visit-Great work Malin
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tiganeasca Aug 21, 2002 at 5:53 AM

Very useful tips and great pics...thanks!
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fabrice Aug 18, 2002 at 4:21 AM

the country must have changed since the fall of communism
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acemj May 23, 2002 at 11:36 AM

Great overview. Cathedral looks great.
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zentrinko Dec 11, 2001 at 9:38 AM

Very interesting page to read, and good photos as well