Pecs

City ·🇭🇺 Hungary

Population 139,412

Area 162 km²

Time zone Europe/Budapest

Official website www.pecs.hu

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Pécs Essentials

Pécs, often called the 'Mediterranean city of Hungary,' features a rich architectural history spanning from the Roman Empire to the Ottoman occupation. This collection highlights the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Necropolis, the Neo-Romanesque Cathedral, and the Mosque of Pasha Qasim, which now serves as a Catholic church. Explore the artistic legacy of the Zsolnay family through iridescent fountains and the works of op-art pioneer Victor Vasarely, all centered around the historic Széchenyi Square.

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Museums & Art of Pécs

Pécs features a dense concentration of cultural sites, ranging from the UNESCO-listed 4th-century Early Christian Necropolis and Cella Septichora to world-class art galleries. The city preserves its unique history through the Zsolnay Museum’s ceramic collections and the Victor Vasarely Museum, dedicated to the father of Op-art. Visitors can also explore the monumental canvases of Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka and the ruins of Hungary's first university, founded in 1367.

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Historic Sites of Pécs

Pécs preserves a dense concentration of architectural history, spanning from 4th-century Roman Sopianae to the Ottoman era. This collection features the UNESCO-protected Early Christian Necropolis and the Cella Septichora visitor center, showcasing ancient subterranean burial chambers. The city’s skyline is defined by the four-towered St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral and the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, a rare example of Ottoman architecture repurposed as a Catholic church. The list is completed by the Art Nouveau County Hall, highlighting the city’s 19th-century civic development.

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