Southern Transdanubia, a varied landscape with flat terrains stretching between green hills, and valleys, lies south of Lake Balaton, the Danube bordering it on the west and the river Dráva on the south.
The centre of the region is undoubtedly Pécs a 2000-year old town with relics from the Roman Era, Turkish mosques and a graceful minaret built by the Turks in the 16th century.
The most ancient monument that became part of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites is the Early Christian Cemetery dating back to the era when Romans lived in Sopianae, the predecessor of today's Pécs. You cans see similar findings only in Rome.
The cathedral dominates the centrum at Széchenyi tér where you can see stone carvings from the early Middle Ages.
In the garden around the so-called Barbakán bastion of the 15th century forest under the shades of almond trees stands the statue of the well-known bishop and poet Jannus Pannonius.
The world-famous, artistic Zsolnay ceramics are made in the factory in Pécs. You can see collection of Zsolnay tiles and porcelain in the Zsolnay museum. Other great art museums to include in our to-see list are the Vasarely Museum and the Csontváry Museum.
Climb up the Tv-Tower lookout on the Misina peak (534 m) to get a magnificent panoramic view of Pécs.
Cafés and restaurants line the charming winding streets where you can enjoy the simultaneously relaxing and energetic atmosphere of the city while sipping a cup of coffee.
Rich selection of cultural programs welcome visitors every year and the city has deserved to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010.
Pécsvárad a town northwest of Pécs and at the foot of the highest peak of Mecsek Mountain the Zengő, has a Benedictine Abbey founded in 1000.
Mohács, near the Danube bank, witnessed one of the most tragic events of Hungary's history: Turkish army overpowered and defeated the Hungarians here in a bloody battle in 1526. A Memorial Park commemorates the fight and the soldiers died in it. The so-called busójárás a street carnival with people wearing scary wooden masks, and saying good-bye to long winter days, became a major tourist attraction over the years.
In Siklós the most southern town of Hungary you can see one of the most well-preserved medieval castles of the country.
Szigetvár saw the heroic sacrifice of Hungarian soldiers lead by Miklós Zrínyi defending the castle against the Turkish army. A couple of monuments marks the time of Turkish occupation: the Ali Pasha djami, a Turkish dwelling house, the only one of its kind in Hungary.
The county seat of Somogy county, Kaposvár is halfway between the Mecsek Hills and the Lake Balaton. The main attraction of the town lies in its buildings representing a a variety of architectural styles: neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic church, or the Classicist Town Hall or the secessionist Dorottya House. Many talented Hungarian actors and actresses play at Csíki Gergely Theatre.
Somogyvámos gives home to the Indian Culture Centre and Krishna-valley but the Puszta-tower remains of of 13th century Gothic church is also worth mentioning.
The idyllic Szekszárd is the central of the Szekszárd Wine Region the full-bodied, rich reds of which make it one of the top red wine producing regions of Hungary (the other one is the Villány-Siklós Wine Region).
Active Recreation in Southern TransdanubiaAs a treasure trove of natural beauties, protected wetlands, hills and forests.
The warm climate combined with fresh air make it a very attractive spot for outside activities.
The centre of the region is undoubtedly Pécs a 2000-year old town with relics from the Roman Era, Turkish mosques and a graceful minaret built by the Turks in the 16th century.
The most ancient monument that became part of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites is the Early Christian Cemetery dating back to the era when Romans lived in Sopianae, the predecessor of today's Pécs. You cans see similar findings only in Rome.
The cathedral dominates the centrum at Széchenyi tér where you can see stone carvings from the early Middle Ages.
In the garden around the so-called Barbakán bastion of the 15th century forest under the shades of almond trees stands the statue of the well-known bishop and poet Jannus Pannonius.
The world-famous, artistic Zsolnay ceramics are made in the factory in Pécs. You can see collection of Zsolnay tiles and porcelain in the Zsolnay museum. Other great art museums to include in our to-see list are the Vasarely Museum and the Csontváry Museum.
Climb up the Tv-Tower lookout on the Misina peak (534 m) to get a magnificent panoramic view of Pécs.
Cafés and restaurants line the charming winding streets where you can enjoy the simultaneously relaxing and energetic atmosphere of the city while sipping a cup of coffee.
Rich selection of cultural programs welcome visitors every year and the city has deserved to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010.
Pécsvárad a town northwest of Pécs and at the foot of the highest peak of Mecsek Mountain the Zengő, has a Benedictine Abbey founded in 1000.
Mohács, near the Danube bank, witnessed one of the most tragic events of Hungary's history: Turkish army overpowered and defeated the Hungarians here in a bloody battle in 1526. A Memorial Park commemorates the fight and the soldiers died in it. The so-called busójárás a street carnival with people wearing scary wooden masks, and saying good-bye to long winter days, became a major tourist attraction over the years.
In Siklós the most southern town of Hungary you can see one of the most well-preserved medieval castles of the country.
Szigetvár saw the heroic sacrifice of Hungarian soldiers lead by Miklós Zrínyi defending the castle against the Turkish army. A couple of monuments marks the time of Turkish occupation: the Ali Pasha djami, a Turkish dwelling house, the only one of its kind in Hungary.
The county seat of Somogy county, Kaposvár is halfway between the Mecsek Hills and the Lake Balaton. The main attraction of the town lies in its buildings representing a a variety of architectural styles: neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic church, or the Classicist Town Hall or the secessionist Dorottya House. Many talented Hungarian actors and actresses play at Csíki Gergely Theatre.
Somogyvámos gives home to the Indian Culture Centre and Krishna-valley but the Puszta-tower remains of of 13th century Gothic church is also worth mentioning.
The idyllic Szekszárd is the central of the Szekszárd Wine Region the full-bodied, rich reds of which make it one of the top red wine producing regions of Hungary (the other one is the Villány-Siklós Wine Region).
Active Recreation in Southern TransdanubiaAs a treasure trove of natural beauties, protected wetlands, hills and forests.
The warm climate combined with fresh air make it a very attractive spot for outside activities.