Transdanubia

The sunny "City of Grapes and Wine" has a Mediterranean climate, ideal for production of almonds, fig and vines on the nearby Mecsek Hills. Pécs was chosen to the European capital of culture in 2010. It's famous for the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, Mosque, main square, Zoo, churches, the university, fine museums, caves, ancient Roman, medieval and Ottoman relics.

Hungary's "Queen of the West" was founded by the Romans as Savaria, the remnants of the Amber Road is still visible. Point of interests are the Baroque main square, cathedral, Episcopal Palace, Iseum and Ruin Garden, Boating Lake, Savaria Museum, Historical Theme Park, Observatory, Vasi Skanzen and the arboretum. See the Savaria Historical Carnival in August.

Hungary's most faithful city was settled by the Celts, then the Romans as Scarbantia, but survived bombings, invasions and the fall of the Iron Curtain. Yet, Sopron still has it's medieval Old Town, cobblestone streets, ancient Roman ruins, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Also famous for the Fire Tower, VOLT festival, Taródi castle and the local wine. 

Also founded by the Celts, the "City of Rivers" lays on the meeting of the Rába, Rábca, Moson-Danube and Marcal Rivers. Győr is an important economic, industrial, cultural, ecclesiastic, educational and sports centre with Hungarian treasures, Baroque city centre and chrurches, historic monuments, thermal spa and a zoo. Try the wines of the Pannonhalma region.

The mining town might not sound interesting first, but it's a great area to explore. It's main attractions are the Turul Monument, Szelim cave, Industrial Skanzen, headframe lookout, Tatabánya Museum and the Cifra Palace. The Gate of Gerecse is excellent for hiking and rock-climbing with nice views to the town. Try some wine at the nearby Mór or Neszmély wine regions.