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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Pécs : Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Pécs
- The Roman city of Sopianae, today is known as Pécs in southwest Hungary, was a thriving centre of Christianity in the fourth century.
- Under the present-day city streets are ancient mausoleums from that era, which have collectively been designated as a single UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sarcophagi that have been expertly carved may be found in some of these chambers, together with colourful murals of Christian icons like the Virgin Mary and Adam and Eve.
- In the intervening centuries, modern Pécs has become known for the ceramics produced by the Zsolnay factory.
- The leading lights of the Hungarian Art Nouveau movement rapidly accepted pyrogranite, created here in 1886, as a vibrant and durable adornment for their inventive structures.
- International Airport: Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV)
- Population: 9,612,271
- Currency: Hungarian Forint
- Time: UTC +2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Hungarian
- Religion: Roman Catholic
02
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Pécs: Highlights for Your Trip
- Visit Pasha Qasim's Mosque.
- Pecs Cathedral will leave you in awe
- Visit the Pécs Early Christian Necropolis, which UNESCO designates.
- View the remains of the city walls.
03
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Pécs: Seasonal Guide for Travellers
- April, May, June, July, August, September, and October are the best months for nice weather in Pecs.
- July and August are the warmest months on average.
- The month of January is the coldest of the year.
- May is the wettest month.
04
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
Why Pécs Is Worth a Visit: Here Are the Best Places You Must See
Early Christian Mausoleum
- Around Pécs, the remains of the Roman city of Sopianae have been unearthed, but the Early Christian Mausoleum may be the most interesting one.
- This mausoleum, discovered in 1975 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of many tomb monuments dating back to the fourth century.
- Like others in Pécs, the cemetery chapel is remarkable for the period since it had two levels: the top serving as a memorial chamber and the crypt housing the graves.
- Three marble sarcophagi may be seen in the chamber below, and the walls are painted with enduring paintings.
- These designs, which also depict the Tree of Life, the Fall of Adam and Eve, and Daniel in the Lion's Den, are partially decorative.
Cella Septichora Travellers Centre
- Close by is another sepulchral early-Christian tower with no analogue in the Danube region.
- This chapel with seven apses was found between four and six metres below the surface.
- There is no record of a burial, and it appears that the construction abruptly stopped.
- It contains St Peter and Paul's burial chamber, which has a vault decorated with paintings showing Peter and Paul pointing toward a Christ monogram, Noah's dove with an olive branch, Jonah being cast into the sea and Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Pécs Cathedral
- Pécs Cathedral prospered under Peter Orseolo's rule in the middle of the eleventh century.
- The structure features elements from Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and neo-Romanesque styles and remnants from Ottoman rule when it was used as a warehouse.
- Based on drawings from the 11th century, most of the facade dates from a neo-Romanesque restoration in the 1880s.
- The "lower church," spanning 21 by 21 metres and featuring a white marble statue of the 19th-century bishop Nándor Dulánszky who started the restoration project, is the oldest section of the cathedral.
- The church's chapels are essential, including eerie frescoes by Károly Lotz and Bertalan Székely.
- The latter painted iconic scenes from Hungarian history on the Mary and St. Mór's walls.
05
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Pécs Off the Beaten Track: Discover More Hidden Wonders
Zsolnay Museum
- The oldest building in Pécs, which dates back at least to 1324, houses this museum dedicated to the 19th-century ceramicist and factory owner Vilmos Zsolnay.
- The building housed Hungary's first library when it was built there in the fifteenth century, and a century later, during the Ottoman control, it became the leading Imam of the city's official residence.
- The pottery business started by Zsolnay's father, Miklós, in 1853 is still in business today despite being nationalised in 1948.
- Many of the buildings in Pécs still have their architectural ornamentation.
- The museum is a chronology of the products made by the Zsolnay factory, including eosin-tinted faience and pyrogranite.
- When Zsolnay participated in the Hungarian Secession at the beginning of the 20th century, he produced some fantastic paintings (Art Nouveau).
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
- Around the renovated, formerly abandoned Zsolnay manufacturing buildings, a complete cultural and recreational zone has been established east of the old centre.
- Cultural institutions also moved into this five-hectare neighbourhood during Pécs' 2010 as the European Capital of Culture, coinciding with this renovation.
- A former ceramics kiln now serves as the library for the Art Faculty of the University of Pécs, which moved here.
- In the summer, there is nearly always live music and other outdoor events in the "Pyrogranite Court," which serves as a space for outdoor exhibitions.
- A contemporary music venue is housed in the E78 building, and the Street of Artisans' Shops features pottery workshops, a well-known chocolate shop, a restaurant, and a cafe.
06
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Pécs Culture and Traditions: A Blend of Past and Present
- In the Western world, opening stockings in front of the fire and stuffing your face with turkey and sprouts on Christmas morning is a joy.
- Consider incorporating some Eastern European traditions into your holiday celebrations by offering delicious baked portica instead of mince pies, using watermelon to decorate the table, or completely ignoring your family in favour of feeding some bears.
- The New East has various holiday customs, such as going carolling, making seasonal foods like grey peas, or donning a bear costume to ward off evil spirits.
- While a significant portion of Eastern Europe observes the Orthodox Christian Christmas, which falls on January 7 rather than December 25, practically every nation has distinctive traditions.
- Traditions are frequently remarkably similar among several of the former Soviet Union countries.
- New Year's Eve was declared the new festival to replace Christmas after the revolution to abolish religious customs.
07
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Pécs: Your Guide to Food, Fun, and Fashion Trends
Cellárium Étterem
#Food
- A quaint small eatery with superb food, a welcoming environment, and an intriguing location can be found in the heart of downtown Pécs.
- Eight metres below ground, in a Turkish catacomb from the 16th to the 17th century, is where you may find Cellárium Etterem.
- A dining room, a pub, and even a little space called the "beer addict" that features live music every weekend are all divided inside the restaurant.
- As a result, a lively weekend environment is genuinely welcoming to all.
- History buffs can even go to an exhibition highlighting the history of hospitality in Pécs.
- This business will succeed if you add affordable pricing to the sumptuous dishes.
Zsolnay Restaurant And Café
#Food
- Zsolnay Restaurant and Café is situated on the site of the former Zsolnay porcelain plant and is a part of Péc's Cultural Quarter.
- What better place to fully appreciate this legacy than at a restaurant devoted to the architect Vilmos Zsolnay? Pécs is well recognised for its Zsolnay ceramics. Even though it only began operations in the fall of 2014, this establishment has already received recognition as the "Best Provincial Restaurant."
- Diners get a genuine taste of Pécs by enjoying traditional meals with a contemporary touch.
Jókai Bisztró
#Food
- On Jókai Square in Pécs, perhaps one of the most lovely squares in the city, is where you'll find Jókai Bisztró.
- Various seasonal dishes are offered on the menu, all of which are passionately prepared with high-quality, nearby ingredients, many of which are also cultivated by the restaurant.
- The simple menu at Jókai Bisztró is what distinguishes it from other restaurants.
- The menu is concise but complete, offering straightforward fare that reflects the local and traditional cooking style of Pécs.
- Due to its great food and attentive service, this restaurant is quite well-liked.
- Customers can take a seat on the patio and enjoy Jókai Square outdoors (a popular spot during summer).
Vaci Utca
#Fashion
- Small boutiques and businesses offering the most traditional Hungarian goods may be found in abundance along Vaci utca, the street between Vorosmarty Square, Fdvam ter Square, and the side streets in the heart of Budapest. Because of this, Vaci utca can be regarded as the city's central shopping district.
- It is hard not to visit the street at least once when visiting Budapest because it is lined with businesses, local artisan shops, and some of the most significant international brands.
- The following are some of the more intriguing stores that are worthwhile visiting.
Central Market Hall
#Fashion
- In a wrought iron-framed structure, the Central Market Hall first welcomed travellers in 1987.
- The largest market in Budapest is currently located in this stunning architectural landmark. You may find some traditional goods from Hungary and the Carpathian Basin among the market stalls, buy lovely gifts from Budapest and sample some regional delicacies.
- The Central Market Hall is close to the Fdvam ter metro stop, the tram stops n.47 and n.49, which also pass via Kalvin Ter, and Vamhaz kdrut 1-3 in the IX district.
- Moreover, in Budapest, there are two flea markets, the Ecser market, on the outskirt of Budapest, and the Petofi csarnok market, which takes place at the City Park every weekend.
Zsályaliget Adventure Park
#Fun
- Zsályaliget Adventure Park welcomes children, adults, and the eternally young and is situated in a scenic location on the outskirts of Pogány.
- Everybody may find something to enjoy at the park, whether they prefer sports, entertainment, or outdoor activities.
- The park's magnificent scenery and abundance of attractions ensure never-ending enjoyment! It's a site bursting with activities, from the sand city to the trampoline park to water adventures!
08
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Explore Pécs Natural Beauty and Safari Adventures
- The recently restored zoo of Pécs is located amid the first hills of the Mecsek range on the approach to the TV Tower.
- After closing in 2012, the attraction reopened in 2016 with more than 1,000 individual animals and numerous new species.
- There is a reef shark tank and contemporary cages for lions, zebras, ring-tailed lemurs, cougars, Bengal tigers, and Persian leopards.
- The terrarium holds tree pythons, chameleons and seals in a multi-level building, and there are also spanking new facilities for hippos, chimps, crocodiles and a petting zoo.
- Due to its location in the Mecsek Mountains, the zoo also offers an eco-park where travellers may learn about the natural plant and animal species.
09
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Pécs Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- With a wide variety of wines to sample and homemade goods to purchase, the Wine and Champagne Festival is a unique gastronomic event that speaks for itself.
- Mecsek Rallye, which features fast automobiles racing on the slopes of Pécs, is unquestionably one of the city's biggest and oldest sporting events.
- Even though it isn't technically speaking considered a festival.
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