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.
A 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,…
B Széchenyi Square
Széchenyi Square is the main square in the historical centre of Pécs, Hungary.
C 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.
D Cella Septichora Látogatóközpont
An underground UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a seven-chambered 4th-century burial complex and early Christian murals.
E Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is a Roman cemetery and archeological site in Pécs, Hungary.
F Csontváry Múzeum
A museum dedicated to the visionary Hungarian painter Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry, housing his largest canvases, including 'Baalbek' and 'The Lonely Cedar.'
G Zsolnay-kút
An Art Nouveau fountain in Széchenyi Square decorated with four ox heads and finished with iridescent green eosin glaze.
H 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.
I National Theatre of Pécs
The National Theatre of Pécs is the main theatre of Pécs, Hungary.
J Lovers Locks
A series of iron railings on Janus Pannonius Street where thousands of padlocks have been attached by couples since the late 1970s.
A nyolc boldogság terasza
A scenic viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the city center, the cathedral towers, and the surrounding Mecsek Hills.
L Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is a Roman cemetery and archeological site in Pécs, Hungary.
M Megyeháza
An Art Nouveau administrative building featuring a decorative roof made of colorful Zsolnay ceramic tiles and intricate facade ornamentation.
Városháza
A Neo-Baroque building constructed between 1905 and 1907, serving as the administrative center on the southern side of Széchenyi Square.
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.
Pécs Essentials Hozzáadása Az Utazásodhoz
Készíts részletes útvonalat okos útvonaltervezéssel, időbecslésekkel és mindennel, amire szükséged van egy tökéletes utazáshoz.
