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Pécs (/ p eɪ tʃ / PAYTCH, Hungarian: ⓘ; Croatian: Pečuh; German: Fünfkirchen, pronounced [fʏnfˈkɪʁçn̩] ⓘ; also known by alternative names) is the fifth largest city in Hungary, on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the country's southwest, close to the border with Croatia.
Pecs, city of county status and seat of Baranya county, southwestern Hungary. The city lies at the southern foot of the wooded Mecsek Mountains, about 135 miles (220 km) south-southwest of Budapest. The site was occupied by the Roman town of Sopianae, the capital of the province of Southern Pannonia.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Early Christian Mausoleum. The ruins of the Roman city of Sopianae have been excavated all around Pécs, but maybe the most compelling discovery is the Early Christian Mausoleum.
- Cella Septichora Visitors Centre. Close by is another sepulchral early-Christian building that has no equivalent in the Danube region. This chapel with seven apses was discovered between four and six metres below the ground.
- Pécs Cathedral. Built on the foundations of an early-Christian basilica from the 4th century, Pécs Cathedral flourished during the mid-11th century reign of Peter Orseolo.
- Zsolnay Museum. This museum for the 19th-century ceramicist and factory owner Vilmos Zsolnay is in the oldest house in Pécs, dating back to at least 1324.
- raybyerley. Mandeville, LA3,579 contributions. Fantastic pipe organ above the entrance 10/11. We had a very nice tour of this Cathedral, the adjacent winery, and the town square today.
- yaykitty. Shreveport, LA 121 contributions. Many Beautiful Ceramics under One Roof. This museum is the history of the ceramics factory in Pecs. This factory made the roof tiles for St. Mattias Church in Budapest.
- GoofyDad43. Sumter, SC9 contributions. Great with Pecs Cathedral. Fascinating place to see impact of early Roman Christians as well as Roman architecture and construction practices.
- MaryannF650. Clarksville, TN1,500 contributions. Interesting walking tour. During a river cruise, my husband and I stopped in historic Pecs for a visit. We had an opportunity to spend time at the magnificent Pecs Cathedral, Zolnay’s Museum to see and hear about the manufacturing of its famous porcelain tile and the Cella Septichora burial site.
- Visit Széchenyi Square, The Heart of The City
- Walk All Around The City Center
- Visit The Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim
- Marvel at The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
- Visit The Synagogue of Pécs
- Learn About Ancient Pécs in The Early Christian Mausoleum
- See The Barbican Tower and Remnants of The Ancient City Wall
- Hunt For More Famous Pieces of Turkish Architecture
- Choose An Art Museum
- Don’T Miss The Zsolnay Porcelain Museum
Széchenyi Square is the main square enclosed by beautiful buildings such as the Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim, the City Hall, 18th century Fatebenefratelli Church or the Pécs County house. Once, in the Middle Ages, it was the main marketplace in Pécs. The Holy Trinity Statue is in the middle of the square, along with the statue of János Hunyadi, a fam...
There’s not only one walking street in the historical center, rather the heart of the city is a walking zone itself. Király Street is the main walking street, with the National Theatre of Pécs, the Art Nouveau Palatinus Hotel, the oldest café in Hungary (called Caflisch), opened in 1789, Vasváry House and some more fabulous old façades. But all the...
This is a strange one: a mosque that functions as a Catholic church. It was originally built as a Gothic church, but was turned into a mosque during the 150-year Ottoman occupation in the 16-17th centuries. Finally, later in the 18thcentury, Hungary got the land back and converted it to a Catholic church – and it remained so until today. The combin...
Both from the outside and from the inside. It’s one of the most spectacular churches in Hungary. Originally, it’s a Romanesque building, but lots of decorative elements are in Gothic, Renaissance and neo-Romanesque styles. The interior is richly decorated, and there’s a basement and a treasury, too. You can also walk up to the tower for a bird-eye ...
Hungary has several majestic synagogues that are among the most beautiful ones in Europe. Like the Dohány Street Synagogue of Budapest, the Synagogue of Szeged or the Synagogue of Pécs. It was built in Neoclassical and Moorish Revival style in the 19thcentury and was badly damaged during the Second World War. After its renovation it stands proud an...
An ancient relic, the Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs with its underground burial chambers and memorial chapels is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s 4-6 meters below the ground – below Szent István Square and its surroundings – and was once part of Sopianae, the late Roman settlement that dates back to the 2nd century. Sopianae was an important...
Not much remained, but it’s still interesting to find the ancient city walls. The most impressive piece is the barbican tower, near the cathedral of Pécs, but you can see some more pieces of it near Calvary Hill, just north of Széchenyi Square.
No other Hungarian city is as rich in Turkish architecture as Pécs. In addition to the Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim, you can actually find a mosque that’s still functional today. Jakovali Hassan Mosque is the only Turkish age mosque in Hungary that has remained intact together with its minaret.Its interior is entirely in line with religious doctrines...
We usually prefer science or natural history museums to art museums, and most of the time we skip even the most famous art museums of the world. We have respect, but no patience to fight for getting in and getting around. However, Pécs has two smaller art museums that we enjoyed very much. Csontváry Museum is a permanent exhibition of the most sign...
You find several museums on Káptalan street, also known as the Museum Quarter of Pécs, but if you choose only one, let it be the Zsolnay Museum. Zsolnay Porcelain Manufacture was established in Pécs, and their unique handmade products are world famous. Their ceramics were widely used by many famous Hungarian Secession architects such as Ödön Lechne...
Oct 30, 2023 · Located within easy reach via train from the Hungarian capital, Pecs is a great little town to visit if you want to see more of the country beyond Budapest. So if you’re asking yourself is Pecs worth visiting or want to know what to do in the city, this guide will help you plan out your time in this lovely Hungarian town. Table of Contents.
Pécs. Hungary, Europe. Blessed with a mild climate, an illustrious past and a number of fine museums and monuments, Pécs is one of the most pleasant and interesting cities to visit in Hungary. With its handful of universities, the nearby Mecsek Hills and the lively nightlife, it's second only to Budapest on many travellers' Hungarian bucket list.
