HUNGARY Pécs
Pécs, the city of culture
The history of the city began more than 1,800 years ago
Pécs is the largest city in Transdanubia. In the early 2nd century, a town called Sopianae was founded here by the Romans. By the 4th century, the settlement had become one of the most important centers of early Christianity. In 1009 King St. Stephen established a bishopric, and King Louis the Great founded a university in the city in 1367, which was the first university in the country. Medieval Pécs became the center of the country's cultural and artistic life for Bishop Janous Pannonius. The 150-year-old Turkish occupation endowed the city with rich architectural monuments. In 2010, Pécs was chosen as one of the cultural capitals of Europe.
Pécs attractions
The Cathedral
The church was consecrated in 1891 in the presence of the bishops of the country and the king Franz Joseph I. The medieval campaigns wore the building, which was repaired in the early 1700s. It has been rebuilt several times over the centuries and has retained its present form after being rebuilt in the 19th century, retaining its medieval cathedral character. Even in the 20th century, the integrity of the church was constantly taken care of, so it was constantly renovated.
Downtown Mosque
The mosque of Pasha Gázi Kászim in Pécs (officially known as the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is the most significant and best-preserved building of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Hungary, one of the symbols of the city of Pécs and now functions as a Roman Catholic church. Kázim Gázi Pasha of Buda ordered the conversion of the original Christian church into a mosque in the 1560s. The church can still be visited today and the building regularly hosts Masses.
Széchenyi Square
The mosque of Pasha Gázi Kászim in Pécs (officially known as the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is the most significant and best-preserved building of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Hungary, one of the symbols of the city of Pécs and now functions as a Roman Catholic church. Kázim Gázi Pasha of Buda ordered the conversion of the original Christian church into a mosque in the 1560s. The church can still be visited today and the building regularly hosts Masses.
TV tower
The transmission tower was built in 1973 and became one of the symbols of Pécs. The was built in 1908 The József Kiss lookout tower stood until 1960. The original lookout was much lower at only 24.6 meters. THE The new TV tower was built on the basis of the plans of István Vízvárdy, Gusztáv Söpkéz and József Thoma. With a height of 197 meters, it is still the tallest building in Hungary. You can take a quick lift to the glass-walled restaurant, which is 72 meters high. From here it is fantastic panorama unfolds in front. Turning south to the city of Pécs, and the Baranya Hills, with the Villány Mountains and the Croatian Papuk mountain we can admire. To the east is the Zengő, to the west the Tubes, to the north the Mecsek we can see its mountain ranges. In clear weather, Badacsony can also be seen from the tower.
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Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
The Zsolnay Quarter is one of the jewels of Pécs. The heritage of the world-famous ceramics factory of the Zsolnay family can be seen in the district. The quarter was implemented with the support of the European Union within the framework of the Pécs 2010 program of the European Capital of Culture.
Pécsi Zoo
The Pécs Zoo opened its doors to visitors on August 19, 1960. In 2016, it underwent a complete renovation. Visitors can encounter many species from different parts of the world.
Medieval University
The building of the Medieval University houses an exhibition presenting the medieval and Turkish relics of Pécs. Visitors can see pictures, 3D animations, multimedia content and animated films about the medieval history of Pécs.
City and Rural History Museum
Located in the city center, this 18th-century building is home to an exhibition on the history of the city and the countryside. The very rich artefacts, objects and documents, as well as relics and other memorabilia and room interiors from several eras were exhibited.
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