Things To Do in Pecs
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Pecs Attractions
The old section of Pécs is really awe-inspiring with the differences in architecture side by side; there is plenty of eye candy to satisfy anyone. One of Hungary's most incredible central squares is Széchenyi tér. Starting with the mosque at the top of minor hill, it descends to St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, where there is an unusual fountain made of Zsolnay porcelain sitting in front. Walking down the square, make sure you stroll slowly and look up. The variety of architectural styles and colors within such a short area is just amazing. Grand pastel-colored buildings line the cobblestone streets that border the square.
Old Pécs has a reputation for its many museums and galleries; after Budapest, Pécs comes in second as a cultural center in Hungary. Most of the museums are relatively small, unlike the many grand ones in Budapest, so you can conceivably visit three or four in a day without feeling overstimulated.
Museums
Most of the museums are under the directorship of the Baranya County Museum's Directorate and therefore, the phone number is a central one while opening hours and admission are uniform throughout. As in Budapest, these museums charge extra if you're taking photos or video.
- Historic Site
Cella Septichora Visitor Center
Dating back to the 4th century, this ancient Roman burial ground is now on display. From the street level, you can walk over 300 sq. m (3,229 sq. ft) of the glass cover over the burial chambers. Below several hundred tombs were discovered, of which there was a seven-celled tomb… - Religious Site
Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kassim
The largest Turkish structure still standing in Hungary was once a mosque and it now houses a Catholic church. It was built in the late 16th century, during the Turkish occupation, on the site of an earlier church. The mix of religious traditions is evident everywhere you look, and… - Religious Site
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… - Religious Site
Pécs Synagogue
Pécs's grand old synagogue is incongruously situated in what is now one of the city's busiest shopping squares, Kossuth tér. The gentleman at the door speaks excellent English and is warm and inviting. Once inside, you will forget the outside world. Built in 1865 and consecrated in… - Natural Attraction
Tettye Limetuff Cave
Cave in to your desire to visit an unusual cave. Partially formed by a waterfall, the water of which is used in Pécs, you can visit this limestone hole in the hill. I don't do caves, can you tell? This is recommended by the local Tourinform office.
Pecs Shopping
As you stroll through the city, you will be surprised at the number of pedestrian-only streets, making shopping in Pécs a pleasurable activity. Many of the stores are standard shops found in Budapest or any other large city, for that matter. For a more exotic shopping experience, visit the Pécsi Vásár (Pécs Flea Market). At this crowded, bustling, open-air market you can find everything from antique china and silver to Turkish T-shirts and Chinese baby booties. The market is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday where the Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. Take a special bus, marked VÁSÁRTÉR, which departs from the Konsum downtown shopping center. You need two standard city bus tickets for this bus; these are available at newsstands and kiosks or ask the bus driver, but the prices are higher. You can also take the no. 3 bus from the Konsum (only one ticket required), but you'll have to walk some distance from the stop to the entrance of the flea market.
