Pecs, Hungary, accepts the title of European Capital of Culture in 2010. If you’re planning to travel to Hungary in the coming year, consider making Pecs one of your stops. Pecs offers a lively nightlife, art galleries and museums, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more. Pecs is besides located in one of Hungary’s wine regions. You be possible to read more about the wine and culture of Pecs in the article Explore Pecs, Hungary by Dale Lovell, who recently visited Pecs to discover what Hungary’s fifth largest city is all about. The accompanying slideshow of Pecs is also worth checking out.It shows images of Pecs architecture, wine cellars, folk culture, and countryside.

Published on November 7, 2009 · Print This Article
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Budapest, Hungary, located on the Danube, is one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and it is also included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. If you are a green traveler, you may not think of Hungary as an eco friendly travel destination, although it is. Within the beyond 10 years, the green scene has taken off in the capital city of Budapest and has moved Hungary into the 21st century. The Hungarians are very forward thinking in the eco department and there are numerous eco friendly travel options offered in Hungary.

In May, Budapest hosted the first Eco Costume (2009) Fashion Show. Many Hungarian designers presented their clothing lines that were made from eco friendly and recycled materials. Watch out Paris, the Hungarians are taking over the runway with Sunday comic newspaper skirts and shoes made from recycled tires.

Next, Budapest broke a world record when 50,000 cyclists participated in Earth Day’s Critical Mass - 2009 demonstration.

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