Mecsek

thumb|300px|Location of Mecsek (in red) within physical subdivisions of Hungary Mecsek (; ; Serbian: Meček or Мечек; ) is a mountain range in southern Hungary. It is situated in the Baranya region, in the north of the city of Pécs.

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Landform.name: Mecsek
Landform.image: Image:Mecsek magyaro 1.jpg
Landform.caption: The view from Máré Castle, near Magyaregregy.
Landform.location: Baranya and Tolna counties, Hungary
Landform.highest_point: Zengő
Landform.mapframe: yes
Landform.mapframe zoom: 8

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Area: 500
Elevation: 682
Image: Mecsek magyaro 1.jpg

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Etymology
Geography
Highest peaks
Political and cultural history
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==Etymology== The Hungarian toponym "Mecsek" derives from the sobriquet version of the name Mihály (Michael). Originally applied only to the hills adjacent to Pécs, the name Mecsek was first mentioned in 16th century.