Pecs
Pecs - Description
Mysterious crypts from Roman times, cupolaed Turkish djamis, a slim minaret, exquisite Zsolnay ceramics, Csontvary paintings, decorative Vasarely patterns, almond trees blooming early in spring, atmospheric restaurants and cafes - this is Pecs, the 2000-year-old town with the Mediterranean climate and atmosphere at the southern foot of the Mecsek Hills. It has been a bishop's seat since 1009.
Pecs, which the Romans called Sopianae, was a significant centre of early Christianity: the 4th century "necropolis" consisting of 16 graves was acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Seven structures are still being excavated, and two monuments are open to the public: Hungary's most significant early Christian monument, the two-storey Ancient Christian Mausoleum (Szent Istvan Square) with its wall paintings, and the remains of three sarcophagi. The Chapel (Jug Crypt), accessible from Dom Square, has paintings on the wall, one of which depicts a jug.
The road to the top of the hill is bordered by the steep streets and nice old houses which lie on the hilly area of Pécs known as "Tettye"; it is a pleasant evening program to taste the hill's famous wines after hiking on the marked pathways in the Mecsek Park Forest. The 360ş panorama from the 525-meter-high Misina Peak is wonderful.
Visitors looking for curios or bargains should keep the following in mind: antique fairs are held the first Friday of every month, and every Saturday and Sunday there are flea markets and car markets. On Sundays there are animal fairs, as well.
Getting there:
From Budapest by car, on route 6 (213 km); by Intercity Train from Deli Railway Station
Source: Nr. 1. hungarytourism.hu
Pecs, which the Romans called Sopianae, was a significant centre of early Christianity: the 4th century "necropolis" consisting of 16 graves was acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Seven structures are still being excavated, and two monuments are open to the public: Hungary's most significant early Christian monument, the two-storey Ancient Christian Mausoleum (Szent Istvan Square) with its wall paintings, and the remains of three sarcophagi. The Chapel (Jug Crypt), accessible from Dom Square, has paintings on the wall, one of which depicts a jug.
The road to the top of the hill is bordered by the steep streets and nice old houses which lie on the hilly area of Pécs known as "Tettye"; it is a pleasant evening program to taste the hill's famous wines after hiking on the marked pathways in the Mecsek Park Forest. The 360ş panorama from the 525-meter-high Misina Peak is wonderful.
Visitors looking for curios or bargains should keep the following in mind: antique fairs are held the first Friday of every month, and every Saturday and Sunday there are flea markets and car markets. On Sundays there are animal fairs, as well.
Getting there:From Budapest by car, on route 6 (213 km); by Intercity Train from Deli Railway Station
Source: Nr. 1. hungarytourism.hu
Pecs - Photo galery
Szálláshelyek ezen a településen: Pecs
Hotel MillenniumPécs - Hotel*** Ár: 17.900 / éjtől |
Amstel Café Hotel Pécs - Hotel*** Ár: 8.900 / éjtől You are welcome! Well-equipped rooms with 2 or 3 beds are waiting for those who feel like having a rest in the city of Pecs.
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Kalvaria - Racz HotelPécs - Hotel*** Ár: 7.500 / éjtől The Hotel Kálvária-Rácz (was Hotel Wellington) is located in the Historian City inthe neighborhood of the Castlewall in Pécs.
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Agoston HotelPécs - Hotel*** Ár: 8.500 / éjtől Hotel Agoston is in the historical city centre of Pecs.
The city centre ( Szechenyi square) is only a few minutes long walk from the hotel. |
Barbakan HotelPécs - Hotel*** Ár: 9.600 / éjtől Barbakan Hotel is located in the heart of Pécs that means only a 5 minutes walk from sights and entertainment facilities.
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Aranyhajó InnPécs - Hotel*** Ár: 9.250 / éjtől |
Danubius Hotel PatriaPécs - Hotel*** |
Danubius Hotel PalatinusPécs - Hotel*** |
Szinbad Restaurant PensionPécs - Pension Ár: 9.500 / éjtől The Pension (built in 1998) is located 200 km far from Budapest, in the historical centre of Pecs, 2 minutes from the pedestrian precinct.
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