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Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Pécs: 1. Early Christian Mausoleum. Source: Digoarpi / shutterstock. 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.
- 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. Széchenyi Square is the main square enclosed by beautiful buildings such as the Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim, the City Hall, 18 century Fatebenefratelli Church or the Pécs County house.
- Walk all around the city center. 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.
- Visit the Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim. 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 16-17 centuries.
- Marvel at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. 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.
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- Challenge yourself with fun-filled adventure courses at Mecsextrém Park. Posted by Mecsextrém Park on Saturday, 30 March 2019. Think theme park mixed with an outdoor adventure center and you have Mecsextrém Park.
- Explore Pécs' vibrant cultural life at Zsolnay Cultural Center. Posted by Zsolnay Negyed on Monday, 17 September 2018. The Zsolnay Cultural Center offers guests a unique chance to experience authentic Hungarian entertainment.
- Get up close with exotic animals at Pécs Zoo. Most Ön is segíthet nekünk a Tesco akciójában: látogatóink összefogásával Illat-és Fűszerkert épülhet a Pécsi...
- Step into an oasis of blooms at Pintér Botanical Garden. Májvirág. Posted by Pintér-kert Arborétum on Sunday, 10 March 2019. Pack your hiking boots, for the Pintér Botanical Garden isn’t just your simple stroll.
Apr 26, 2024 · Many of the museums are located on Káptalan street, known also as the Museum Quarter of Pecs. You can find there Modern Hungarian Gallery, Mining Museum, Vasarely Museum, or Zsolnay Museum. Other Pecs museums worth checking include House of Arts and Literature, Csontváry Museum, Local History Exhibition, and many more.
Feb 17, 2017 · Presented works include the ‘Baalbek’ which is the largest solar road painting in the world. However, the most noteworthy piece of art held by the gallery, and probably the artist’s best known work, would be the ‘Lone Cedar’. Csontváry Museum, Káptalan u. 5., Pécs, Hungary +36 72 514 040.
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Aug 17, 2024 · 7. Visit the Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs. One of the most exciting things to do in Pécs is to visit the Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs. This site dates from the 4th century when modern-day Pécs was the city of Sopianae, a province of Pannonia in the Roman Empire.
