🇭🇺 Pécs: Hungary’s Medieval UNESCO Gem

🚢 After Budapest, our Viking River Cruise docked at Mohács—a quiet Danube port where history echoes. Here, the 1526 Battle of Mohács changed Hungary forever, marking the start of Ottoman rule. ⚡ Why Stop Here? To visit nearby Pécs (pronounced "Page"), a UNESCO-listed medieval town! 🌟 Highlights of Pécs ⛪ Pécs Cathedral Hand-painted "wallpaper" (actually gold-leaf frescoes!) Dazzling Neo-Romanesque interiors ⚱️ 4th-Century Christian Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage) Ancient Roman tombs with fading frescoes of Adam & Eve 🍎 One of Europe’s oldest Christian sites 🕌 Mosque-Turned-Church Crescent moon & cross coexist on its dome (a symbol of cultural fusion!) Ottoman-era architecture rivaling Istanbul’s Blue Mosque 🎶 Liszt Connection Spot the bronze statue of composer Franz Liszt near the cathedral (he performed here in 1846!) 🔒 Love Lock Walls Two Instagram-famous spots for romantic pledges 💕 🏢 Communist-Era Quirks Giant above-ground pipes (hot water for winter heating! ♨️) A stark contrast to the historic center #VikingCruises #DanubeJourney #UNESCO #HiddenHungary #CulturalTravel