Exploring Hungary’s Cultural Gem: An Excursion Through the Countryside

Navigating the Rich History, Nature Trails, and Cultural Treasures of Pécs

Széchenyi square with the view of Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Pécs (photo by author)

The majority of tourists visiting Hungary usually seek out the capital, Budapest. But, as a native and resident of this country, Hungary is comprised of much more than Budapest, even though I have been living here for almost 50 years.

As a result, my wife and I regularly travel to the countryside in Hungary, often on extended weekends supplemented with one or two days off.

We have many favorite places in Hungary that we visit, such as Hévíz, Eger, and Pécs. This time, we chose Pécs again, where we spent four days. This travelogue summarizes the experiences and events of this short visit with pictures, which hopefully contain valuable information for future travelers to Pécs.

About Pécs in Brief

Pécs is the fifth-largest city in Hungary, located in the southwestern part of the country.

In the region inhabited by Celtic and Pannonian tribes, the Romans founded the city in the early 2nd century, naming it Sopianae. By the 4th century, the settlement became a provincial capital and a significant center for early Christianity. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee…