Pécs Cathedral
Originally built in the 11th century by Bishop St. Maurice, this four-towered cathedral has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once like many buildings during wars. The Turkish used it as a mosque and embellished it with a minaret (spire). At the end of the 19th century, the present neo-Romanesque exterior was added. The interior remains primarily Gothic, with some baroque additions and furnishings. The frescoes by leading 19th-century artists, Károly Lotz and Bertalan Székely, are inside. Organ concerts are performed in the cathedral throughout the year; inquire at the cathedral (no English spoken) or at Tourinform for the schedule.
The square in front of the cathedral and the beautifully landscaped park with a magnificent fountain beneath it is a popular gathering place, and occasionally the site of folk concerts, dances, and fairs. No photos or videos are allowed.
Originally built in the 11th century by Bishop St. Maurice, this four-towered cathedral has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once like many buildings during wars. The Turkish used it as a mosque and embellished it with a minaret (spire). At the end of the 19th century, the present neo-Romanesque exterior was added. The interior remains primarily Gothic, with some baroque additions and furnishings. The frescoes by leading 19th-century artists, Károly Lotz and Bertalan Székely, are inside. Organ concerts are performed in the cathedral throughout the year; inquire at the cathedral (no English spoken) or at Tourinform for the schedule.
The square in front of the cathedral and the beautifully landscaped park with a magnificent fountain beneath it is a popular gathering place, and occasionally the site of folk concerts, dances, and fairs. No photos or videos are allowed.
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