Pécel

Pécel is a Hungarian town in Pest county, Central Hungary. The city belongs to the small area Gödöllő.

Geographical location

Pécel borders on the eastern outskirts of the Hungarian capital Budapest and the XVII. Budapest district Rákosmente.

History

Pécel was first documented in 1338.

Attractions

• Fáy Castle
• Pekáry Castle
• Raday Castle

Twinning

• Iisalmi Finland, Finland
• Austria Mistelbach, Austria

Sons and daughters

• Zsolt Rostoványi (* 1952), a Hungarian economist, orientalist and expert on Islam