Hungary
Pécs
Pécs – Where Hungary’s History, Art, and Mediterranean Soul Meet
Pécs is one of Hungary’s most captivating cities — a cultural crossroads where Roman foundations, Ottoman minarets, and Art Nouveau facades
Last Update
16 Nov 2023
Located near the Croatian border and nestled at the foot of the Mecsek Hills, Pécs offers a relaxed, artistic atmosphere with a deep historical pulse. This is a city where you can explore UNESCO-listed early Christian tombs in the morning, sip espresso in a vibrant square by noon, and admire world-famous Zsolnay ceramics by afternoon. With its rich mix of influences and youthful university energy, Pécs is more than just a destination - it’s a living showcase of Hungary’s layered identity.
Embracing Iconic Landmarks
Immersing Yourself in Art and Culture shaped by empires.
Pécs may be modest in size, but it offers a skyline shaped by empires. From Roman mosaics to Ottoman domes and Baroque towers, the city’s landmarks reflect over two millennia of uninterrupted settlement. Begin at Széchenyi Square, the city’s central plaza, where the Mosque of Pasha Qasim stands — a 16th-century Ottoman mosque later converted into a Catholic church, still bearing both crescent and cross. Nearby, the Early Christian Necropolis features intricate burial chambers dating back to the 4th century, earning Pécs a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Add in the Pécs Cathedral, the striking Zsolnay Fountain, and the elegant facades of Király Street, and you’ll find that Pécs’s landmarks don’t just mark time — they tell it, in stone, tile, and silence.
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