🇭🇹 Third Stop - Pécs, Hungary

Pécs is a lovely, pristine little city in southern Hungary, transformed into a tourist hotspot by its rich historical tapestry. 🏛️ The Romans were the first to settle here (beneath its churches lie Roman-era skeletons, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site! ⚱️). Like much of Europe, it later entered the medieval Catholic era—until the rise of Arab powers led to Ottoman conquest. ⚔️ That’s why you’ll spot Catholic crosses seamlessly blended with minarets here! 🕌 The mosques still boast their iconic red-and-white arched windows, yet their walls depict scenes of Catholics triumphing over Arabs—talk about mixed heritage! 😆 Compared to other stern Central European cities, Pécs feels more laid-back and welcoming (blame the Roman influence? 😉). By day, the streets are calm, dotted with cafés, eateries, and gelato shops. ☕🍦 But when night falls, the city erupts—shops morph into lively bars, music floods the air 🎶, and the clink of glasses 🥂 mingles with laughter and chatter. And oh, the wine lists? Longer than the food menus—no surprise in this famed wine region! 🍷 Soak it all in—egészségedre (cheers)! ✨ #PecsHungary #Pecs #HungaryTravel #WineCountry 🍇