Pécs, Historical city in southwestern Hungary
Pécs is a city in southwestern Hungary that spreads across several hills and valleys. Streets climb from the plain up to residential quarters, churches and parks on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains.
Roman settlers founded a colony here in the second century, which grew into an early Christian center in the following centuries. The Ottoman Empire ruled the city from the 16th to the 17th century, leaving behind mosques and baths.
The city name comes from Slavic roots and took its current form during medieval times. Locals gather on the terraced squares of the upper town, where cafés and small shops fill the narrow lanes.
Many streets in the old town are steep, so comfortable shoes are important. Buses connect the center with outer neighborhoods and the walking trails in the Mecsek hills.
A television tower on Misina peak stands in a park at the edge of town, with a platform offering views across rooftops to the Croatian border. On clear days the sight reaches far over forested hills and the plain beyond.
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