Pecs, Hungary

Capital City

The city of Pécs has a population of 139,412, but moving there is no easy feat. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the city's status as a free royal town coming at a hefty price of 83,315 forints. And the climate, while favorable, is marked by extremes - temperatures ranging from -27°C to 41°C. Still, Pécs boasts a rich cultural heritage, with the largest number of Turkish Ottoman buildings in Central Europe. For those undeterred by the administrative hurdles and unpredictable weather, this "borderless city" may hold appeal as a hub of history and architecture.