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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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The Mosque of Pasha Quasim

The Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, formerly known as the Mosque of Pasha Qasim is a Roman Catholic church in Pécs,…

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Széchenyi Square

Széchenyi Square is the main square in the historical centre of Pécs, Hungary.

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Pécsi Szent Péter és Szent Pál Székesegyház

A four-towered Neo-Romanesque cathedral built on 11th-century foundations. The interior features ornate frescoes and a crypt containing the remains of early bishops.

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Cella Septichora Látogatóközpont

An underground UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a seven-chambered 4th-century burial complex and early Christian murals.

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Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs

The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is a Roman cemetery and archeological site in Pécs, Hungary.

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Csontváry Múzeum

A museum dedicated to the visionary Hungarian painter Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry, housing his largest canvases, including 'Baalbek' and 'The Lonely Cedar.'

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Zsolnay-kút

An Art Nouveau fountain in Széchenyi Square decorated with four ox heads and finished with iridescent green eosin glaze.

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Victor Vasarely múzeum

Located in the artist's birthplace, this museum displays a collection of optical art, kinetic sculptures, and geometric tapestries by the Pécs-born pioneer.

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National Theatre of Pécs

The National Theatre of Pécs is the main theatre of Pécs, Hungary.

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Lovers Locks

A series of iron railings on Janus Pannonius Street where thousands of padlocks have been attached by couples since the late 1970s.

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A nyolc boldogság terasza

A scenic viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the city center, the cathedral towers, and the surrounding Mecsek Hills.

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Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs

The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is a Roman cemetery and archeological site in Pécs, Hungary.

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Megyeháza

An Art Nouveau administrative building featuring a decorative roof made of colorful Zsolnay ceramic tiles and intricate facade ornamentation.

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Városháza

A Neo-Baroque building constructed between 1905 and 1907, serving as the administrative center on the southern side of Széchenyi Square.

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Középkori egyetem

The site of Hungary's first university, established in 1367. The museum displays archaeological remains and exhibits on the history of medieval education in Pécs.

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