Visit Pécs

Hungary's largest church on a hill above the Danube bend, the old royal and religious capital.

Visit Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city. Explore the Great Reformed Church (iconic 19th-century building with a 61-meter tower and historic significance), stroll through the Nagyerdei Park (large city park with a zoo, thermal baths, and the University of Debrecen), and experience the Debrecen Flower Carnival (annual summer festival with floral parades and cultural events).

Visit Szeged, a historic city in southern Hungary. Explore the Votive Church (neo-Romanesque basilica with a 106-meter tower offering panoramic views), stroll along the Tisza River (with its iconic bridges and riverfront promenade), and taste local specialties like szegedi halászlé (spicy fish soup) at the Belvárosi Market Hall (a bustling indoor market dating back to the early 20th century).

A baroque old town at the meeting of three rivers, halfway between Vienna and Budapest.

A medieval Firewatch Tower over a Gothic and baroque centre on the Austrian border, next to Lake Neusiedl.

A city built on water with no cars — gondolas, Byzantine mosaics, and getting happily lost in the back canals

Visit Krakow, the historic former capital of Poland, known for its medieval Old Town, Wawel Castle, and vibrant cultural scene.

The Renaissance in one walkable city: Michelangelo's David, Brunelleschi's dome, and the Uffizi