Baranya County, Administrative county in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary
Description
Baranya County is an administrative region in Southern Transdanubia covering roughly 4,429 square kilometers with varied landscapes. The Mecsek Mountains dominate the north, while flatter terrain characterizes the south and east, with Pécs serving as the main administrative hub.
History
The region experienced profound change after World War I, when the Treaty of Trianon in 1920 divided the territory between Hungary and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. This division reshaped the political landscape and borders that evolved over subsequent decades.
Culture
The area is home to communities of German, Croatian, Roma, and Serbian descent, whose traditions shape daily life and local celebrations. You can sense this diversity in the architecture, customs, and festivals that take place throughout the region.
Practical
The region is divided into ten administrative districts centered around major towns including Pécs, Mohács, and Komló, which serve as reference points for navigation. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring, with mild weather and good road accessibility throughout.
Did you know?
The region has a distinct climate compared to other parts of Hungary, with milder winters and higher rainfall that create greener landscapes. This moisture-rich environment supports vegetation patterns that stand out when traveling through the area.
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MÁV 424 class
32.6 km
Mosque of Pasha Qasim
820 m
Pécs Cathedral
918 m
Siklós Castle
26.2 km
Pécs TV Tower
2 km
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
1.1 km
Magasház
1.9 km
Castle of Szigetvár
34 km
Pécs Zoo
1.3 km
Zengő
15.5 km
Abaliget Cave
10.8 km
Harkany Spa
25.8 km
Villány-Gebirge
22.9 km
Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque
1.4 km
Castle of Máré
17.2 km
Lake Orfű
9.1 km
Gymnasium of Cistercian Order of the Louis the Great
854 m
Barbakan in Pécs
1.1 km
Szársomlyó
28.8 km
The türbe of Idris Baba
1.9 km
Virágfürdő
44.8 km
Lake Pécs
11 km
Tubes
3.7 km
Nike-statue
954 mCastrum Lugio
40.8 km
Malkocs Bej Mosque
26.3 km
Hungarian-Turkish Friendship Park
32.4 km
Pécs Synagogue
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