Pécsvárad
Pécsvárad | ||
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Pécsvárad, Monastery | ||
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Pécsvárad Location of Pécsvárad | ||
Coordinates: 46°09′29″N 18°25′20″E / 46.15810°N 18.42216°ECoordinates: 46°09′29″N 18°25′20″E / 46.15810°N 18.42216°E | ||
Country | Hungary | |
County | Baranya | |
Area | ||
• Total | 112.16 km2 (43.31 sq mi) | |
Population (2011) | ||
• Total | 4,042 | |
• Density | 36/km2 (90/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 7720 | |
Area code(s) | (+36) 72 |
Pécsvárad (German: Petschwar, Croatian: Pečvar) is a town in Baranya county, Hungary.
Notable landmarks
Among the most significant Hungarian heritage from the Middle Ages is the castle built on a Benedictine monastery commissioned by King St Stephen. The building complex is now used as a museum and a hotel.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Pécsvárad is twinned with:
- Külsheim, Germany
- Hausmannstätten, Austria
- Jur nad Hronom, Slovakia
Notable people
- Endre Nemes (1909-1985) -artist
Gallery
External links
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