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Welcome to the Pecs google satellite map! This place is situated in Pecs, Hungary, its geographical coordinates are 46° 5' 0" North, 18° 14' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Pécs. See Pecs photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Pecs in Hungary.
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Located on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains. The heritage of the past goes back to the neolithic age. The territory always provided good essential conditions for the different ethnic groups who settled down here, which is proven by the archaeological findings excavated here. Founded as Sopianae 2000 years ago by the Romans (most relics date back ...
By train
1. 46.066618.22541 Railway Station (MÁV), Szabadság út 39. (South of the Old Town, ten minute by walk), ☏ +36 40 494949, +36 72 215611, eszrevetel@mav-start.hu. M-Th 07:30-14:00, F 07:30-13:00.(updated Sep 2019) There are frequent trains to Pécs from Budapest's Déli and Keleti stations (and vice versa) - see Hungarian Railway Timetable. The trip is rather scenic, and can be as fast as 2 hr 40 min on an express train, but several hours longer by local clunker. Most international train trips to...
By bus
1. 46.070618.23212 Bus Station (Autóbuszállomás Pécs, Pécsi Távolságiautóbusz-állomás), Nagy Lajos király útja (Northeast 600m of Railway Station), ☏ +36 72 502-500, fax: +36 72 311-055. Season ticket Cashdesk M-F 06:30–18:00, 06:30–12:00. Numerous buses from all directions (including from cities in northern Croatia) serve the city. Buses to Budapest's Nepliget station operate numerous times daily (timetable), though the trip is slower than the train, and far less scenic or comfortable.
By plane
1. 45.994918.2363 Pécs Airport (Pécs-Pogány Repülőtér), Pogány Village (6 km south), ☏ +36 72 526 140, fax: +36 72 526-144, info@airportpecs.hu. Year-round flights to Corfu in Greece. There are no timetabled, domestic flights operating in Hungary.
The core of Pécs is small enough to cover on foot, but for those who wish to explore the town, there is a cheap and efficient bus service, single tickets are available for Ft 400 from the driver or Ft 300 from the many kiosks dotted around the city. Make sure you have tickets, the bus inspectors have no mercy and will fine clueless foreigners. Vola...
Holy Places
1. 46.0776318.224411 Early Christian monuments (Kora keresztény síremlékek), Multiple ( Szent István tér, Apáca utca) (in the Old Town, close to Csontváry Museum). Remains of Sopianae, the Roman city of some 8-10,000 people in Pannonia Province, are found at several points below the inner city. The most important one is the Early Christian Necropolis, a World Heritage site dating back to the 4th century and the largest necropolis remaining in the European provinces. Seven of the burial chambe...
Museums
1. 46.0774518.227994 Archaeological Exhibition (Early Christian Mausoleum, Régészeti Kiállítás), Széchenyi tér 12. (By buses 34, 35 and 36 from the railway station – get off at Barbakán bus stop and walk two minutes through Esze Tamás Street to Szent István Square.), ☏ +36 72 213719, regeszet@jpm.hu. Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 10:00-17:30; Nov-Mar: Tu W Su 10:00-15:30, F Sa 10:00-16:30. The upper part of the two-storey building was a chapel while the lower part, decorated with murals depicting scenes fro...
Others
1. 46.099218.220219 Television tower (Tv-torony), Misina tető (North 2km - To visit the impressive TV tower catch bus 35 or 35A to Misina (the last stop), from the Train Station or Kórház Tér (Hospital Square).), ☏ +36 72 336900. M-F 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-20:00, Su 09:00-19:00. provides a nice panorama on the city, on the neighbouring Mecsek Mountains, and on the hills in the south. Ft 950. 2. Love padlocks. Padlocks are affixed to fences in downtown, on the street running from main square to...
46.078118.24881 Zsolnay Cultural Quarter:, Zsolnay Vilmos utca, 37 (East), ☏ +36 72 500350, info@zsn.hu. Vary. a cultural centre and park which includes: the Lab - Interactive House of Playful Scie...46.0763818.230862 National Theatre (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház), Színház tér 1., ☏ +36 72 512-660, info@pnsz.hu.46.0787918.231213 Croatian Theatre in Pécs (Pécsi Horvát Színház), Anna u. 17., ☏ +36 72 514-305, +36 72 210-197, szervezes@horvatszinhaz.hu. Also here the Summer Theatre of Pécs (Nyári Színház).46.0645718.190264 Third Theatre of Pécs (Harmadik Színház), Hajnóczy utca 41. (west 2.5 km), ☏ +36 72 252478, +36 72 251340, info@pecsiharmadikszinhaz.hu.Zsolnay porcelain: Colourful glazed items produced by the Zsolnay Ceramic Manufacture, often with a distinct Art Nouveau character, are the best known products of Pécs, remarkable for a distinctive...Villány wines:wines from the Villány wine region, especially full-bodied reds, are counted among the best in Hungary. The region was at the vanguard of reviving traditional winemaking methods and i...Local crafts and art:A selection of wares produced by local craftspersons and artists can be sampled at “Remekek Háza” on the main square (of special interest are the bookbinders’ wares) and “Belső...Budget
In general, the budget traveler would do well to seek out self-service canteens (of which there are plenty) near his place of accommodation. These offer authentic (though of course not spectacular) dishes at very low prices, and offer a great opportunity to get acquainted with Hungarian cuisine in the company of locals. They tend to be only open for lunch, however, and many close on weekends. They're frequented mostly by workers on lunch break, senior citizens, and students, all of which are...
Mid-range
1. 46.07348118.2271388 Crystal restaurant, Citrom u. 18. Elegant, modern restaurant in Citrom street opposite post office; small interior yard in good weather. Broad variety of dishes, mainly Italian and Hungarian; a good bet for lighter fare. Regular tasting menu offers based on seasonal availability. Service friendly and informal; region-exclusive wine selection narrow but good. Three-course meal approx. Ft 3000–5000 (Aug 2010)..(updated Sep 2022) 2. 46.08732918.2402539 Bagolyvár restaurant...
Splurge
1. 46.07559118.227414 Elephant Restaurant and Pizzeria, Jókai tér 6.(updated Sep 2022) 2. 46.07566318.22814415 Eleven vinotéka & bár, Pécs, Széchenyi tér 7.(updated Sep 2022)
Even in a country of oenophiles, Pécs is known for its wines and sparkling wines. The famous wine of the Mecsek hills called cirfandli. In the early evening students gather in Király street, Széchenyi square, and Kossúth square in the city centre. For late night clubbing, try Pécsi Est Cafe, a nightclub quite popular with university students, or as...
Budget
Private rooms and apartments are widely available. There's also a number of small hotels in the centre. Enquire at the tourist office. During the summer months some student dormitories open for foreign visitors, this is the cheapest accommodation (~Ft 3800 per night incl. tax). There is five really cheap and nice hostels in Pécs, see below. 1. 46.080718.21381 Boszorkany Hostel (Boszorkány kolesz), Boszorkány út 2. (NW 0.6km - 'Rokusdomb quarter' - It is at the foot of Mecsek Hill and it takes...
Mid-range
1. 46.0799218.236675 Agoston hotel (Ágoston Hotel), Ágoston square (from the railway station: take the bus 38 or 38/ A to 'Ágoston square'), ☏ +36 72 212893, +36 72 510496, fax: +36 72 212893, info@agostonhotel.hu. Rooms for 40 people. Shower bath, toilet, air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, Internet connection (Wi-fi), hair dryer, medical mattresses; spare bed. Single/double/triple/quad €35/49/60/75. 2. 46.0775118.228236 Hotel Főnix (Főnix Szálló), Hunyadi út 2 (In the center (20 m from S...
Splurge
1. 46.0777718.2278810 Arkadia Hotel (Árkádia Szálloda), Hunyadi út 1. (Center), ☏ +36 72 512550, fax: +36 72 512551, info@hotelarkadiapecs.hu. LCD TV, telephone, bathroom, key card lock, air conditioned, minibar, high speed internet access, Wi-Fi Single/double Ft 16 500/20 000. 2. 46.08790218.22721211 Hotel Fenyves Panoráma, Szőlő u. 64 (north 1 km from center), ☏ +36 72 211429, fax: +36 72 315996, hotel@hotelfenyves.hu. A family atmospheric three-star hotel, which is on the hillsides of Mecs...
Generally, Pécs is rather quiet during the night compared to other European cities, and crime to tourists is limited to pickpocketing or possibly prices, bills and taxi fares cheats. Downtown is safe to walk, even after midnight. Even though it is forbidden by law, there are some beggars on the streets of downtown. They might be annoying to some, b...
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- Calvary Hill. Begin your time here with an excellent view over Pecs at Calvary Hill. Here, you can get your bearings and see all of the top landmarks fanned out below you.
- Pecs Cathedral. Meander your way down the hill and walk about 10 minutes to the Pecs Cathedral, one of the main landmarks in the city. Officially known as the Sts Peter and Paul’s Cathedral Basilica, this beautiful Roman Catholic church is built in the neo-Romanesque and has stood here in this form since the late 19th Century, however, there is evidence that there has been a cathedral or religious building on this site on this site from as early as the 4th Century CE.
- Cella Septichora Visitor Centre. The next stop on your Pecs itinerary should be at the city’s fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site – an archaeological museum that houses the site of an early Christian burial in the early Christian town of Sopianae (which became Pecs).
- Barbican. Heading a little bit further from the Cathedral and the ancient burial site you will find the Pecs Barbican, a remaining gate from the old city walls and an unmissible attraction in the city.
- Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. The sprawling Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, built on the grounds of the original Zsolnay porcelain factory, is divided into four sections (craftspeople,…
- Mosque Church. The largest building extant from the time of the Turkish occupation, the former Pasha Gazi Kassim Mosque (now the Inner Town Parish Church) dominates the…
- Széchenyi tér. Surrounded by largely baroque buildings, Pécs' sloped main square is the city's hub, great for people-watching. With the Mosque Church at the north end,…
- Csontváry Museum. This museum shows the major works of master 19th-century symbolist painter Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry. Elements of postimpressionism and expressionism can…
There are so many places to visit and things to do in Pécs that I returned several times. Pecs should be on everyone’s bucket list! Pécs is quite multifaceted, hosting early Christian monuments, a beautiful mosque, a basilica, a synagogue, and even cool contemporary architecture.
Jul 16, 2020 · Find an detailed itinerary how to spend a day exploring a hidden gem of Hungary- Pecs. Information online is either scarce or in Hungarian so here you can find all the details you could possibly need to visit Pecs.
