{"id":25442,"date":"2022-11-29T10:33:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pecs.hu\/?p=25442"},"modified":"2022-11-29T10:35:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:35:40","slug":"pecs-the-liveable-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pecs.hu\/en\/pecs-the-liveable-city\/","title":{"rendered":"P\u00e9cs, the liveable city"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

P\u00e9cs is the fifth largest city in Hungary. It is also the administrative, economic, financial, educational, research, ecclesiastical, and cultural centre of the Southern Transdanubia Region with culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse people. To develop sustainable economy, the City seeks to preserve and expand its inherited and acquired values and achievements. Companies and businesses can thrive in P\u00e9cs because it is an easily accessible city, it provides high quality education at all levels, it has a lively cultural scene, public utilities are installed across the city, there are many local businesses that can function as suppliers, and the University of P\u00e9cs, the local Chamber of Industry, and the local government are open to collaborating with potential investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A historical and cultural city<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With its history of 2000 years, Mediterranean culture, and excellent wines, P\u00e9cs has been the home of many world-famous artists such as Impressionist, Bauhaus, and op-art artists. The<\/em> Lonely Cedar<\/em> by Tivadar Csontv\u00e1ry Kosztka, the hypnotising artwork called Zebras<\/em> by Victor Vasarely, the Bauhaus chair designed by Marcell Breuer, and the porcelain master pieces of the Zsolnay family were inspired by the cultural scene of P\u00e9cs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the turn of the millennium, the fields of knowledge, healthcare, and culture have become more and more pivotal in the city\u2019s economic development. P\u00e9cs represented Hungary in the world in 2010 by becoming a European Cultural Capital (ECC) owing to its many historical and cultural values, for example, the Dome and the Early Christian Cemetery that has been a world heritage site since 2000.  For this reason, major investments were made in P\u00e9cs \u2013 the most notable ones include the construction of Kod\u00e1ly Music Hall, Southern Transdanubia Regional Library and Centre for Learning, M\u00fazeumok utc\u00e1ja (Street of Museums), and Zsolnay Cultural Quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zsolnay Cultural Quarter is the largest cultural building complex in East-Central Europe. Located at the site of the former Zsolnay Factory, it is home to B\u00f3bita Puppet Theatre, Janus University Theatre, permanent exhibitions featuring contemporary arts and the glorious past of the factory including the Gyugyi Collection, the Pink Zsolnay Exhibition, and the Family and Factory History Exhibition, as well as a digital planetarium, the Lab-Interactive House of Playful Science, the Large Exhibition Hall, two concert halls, and a library. In addition to these cultural facilities, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, souvenir shops, playgrounds, and walkways make the cultural and historical scene of the Quarter more colourful and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Croat Theatre of P\u00e9cs is the only professional Croat minority theatre in Hungary. P\u00e9cs ZOO in Mecsek Mountains has been the most significant zoological institution in the region since 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The city of festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e9cs hosts annual festivals centring around light show, pop and classical music, minority culture, cultural heritage, theatre and puppet theatre, choral singing, wine and grape culture, and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural treasures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e9cs and its vicinity are abundant in natural treasures. A unique geological formation resulting in the cave system known as Tettye Tufa Cave, Pint\u00e9r-Garden Arboretum, Melegm\u00e1ny-Valley Nature Reserve, Jakab Mountain Nature Reserve preserving the geological, cultural, and historical values of West Mecsek, Duna-Drava National Park, the Botanic Garden that has become a nature reserve in the county, and Pro Silva educational trail are all in or in the vicinity of P\u00e9cs. The picturesque environment of P\u00e9cs Lake (along with three other lakes in Orf\u0171) is an excellent place for sporting, recreational, and eco-touristic activities. The medieval castle tours, the thermal baths, and the agritourism of the Vill\u00e1ny-Sikl\u00f3s Wine Route provide memorable recreational experiences to tourists and locals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The liveable city<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e9cs has earned the reputation of being a liveable city. Life in P\u00e9cs is harmonious due to its Mediterranean climate, the highest number of sunny days in the country, the green natural border of Mecsek Mountain, the bustling cultural and community life, and peaceful family life. The values of P\u00e9cs appeal to the young generations who may appreciate these values more than their ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e9cs was third placed in 2007, and was second placed in 2008, in the international competition of \u201cliveable communities\u201d (LivCom Awards) in the population category of 75,000-200,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The multi-ethnic city<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preserving and nurturing cultural diversity and traditions are important values today. P\u00e9cs and Baranya County welcome and accept different ethnicities and their diverse cultural traditions. P\u00e9cs has always been a multi-ethnic city which is evidenced by the various names the city has been called throughout history: P\u00e9cs is called Pe\u010duh in Croatian, F\u00fcnfkirchen in German, \u041f\u0435\u0447\u0443\u0458 in Serbian, Pe\u00e7uy in Turkish, its Latin name was Quinque Ecclesiae in the Middle Ages and Sopianae in Ancient Times. German, Croatian, and Hungarian traditions co-exist peacefully in P\u00e9cs, making social life attractive and the city liveable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to their diverse traditions, the various ethnic groups living in Baranya County have always contributed to the social and economic development of the region. Their distinct languages, work ethics, innovative mindset, international affiliations have had a positive effect on the region\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P\u00e9cs is green and smart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The future of P\u00e9cs is in the hands of future generations. If young people see P\u00e9cs as a liveable city, they will stay in or return to P\u00e9cs. For this reason, P\u00e9cs must be a liveable and sustainable city. To achieve this goal, the local government continues to introduce green and smart technological innovations that can enhance living standards and further develop the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The green programme of P\u00e9cs is discussed in detail under the \u201cGreen city\u201d tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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