Pécs
editCity of 'Pécs', Hungary
Pécs is a city located southwest of Hungary. It is close to the border with Croatia since it is 110 km from Zagreb, Croatia's capital. It is Hungary's fifth largest city and the Southern Transdanubia Region's economic, health, scientific, educational, and cultural center[1]. In addition, it is home to the oldest university in the country. It was also awarded in 2010 as a European Capital of Culture.
Pécs | |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 162.6 km2 (62.8 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 145,347 |
| Area code | +36 |
History
editThe Roman Pécs
editBetween 81 and 96 A.D., an enhanced military presence and the construction of military camps and stone fortifications were required to protect against various barbarian groups. The land of what today is Pécs belonged to the province of Pannonia after it was absorbed into the Roman Empire.[2]
Middle Age
editDuring the Middle Ages, Pécs was the seat of the Diocese of Pécs, and that of the County of Baranya. Therefore, it functioned as a middle-level religious and lay administrative centre [3].
Pécs under the Ottoman Regimen
editThe Ottoman presence began with the siege of Pécs in September 1541, however they were only able to occupy it in 1543.[4]
Pécs City Life
editMost of the city life is notable on weekends. Where the city restaurants like Nana or Lezser are full on Fridays
Tourist Attractions
editStudent Life
editReferences
edit- ^ “Befektető vagyok.” Városunk Pécs, 14 Dec. 2021, pecs.hu/befekteto-vagyok.
- ^ "Past of Pécs". en.mandadb.hu. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ "[PDF] Pécs in the Ottoman Era - Free Download PDF". silo.tips. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ "Past of Pécs". en.mandadb.hu. Retrieved 2022-04-05.