Pecs Things to Do

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The word for hill and mountain are the same in Hungarian (HEGY),
Well the poor Magyars don`t really have any REAL mountains, coming from
Asian Plains years and years ago.

On the Misina mountaintop stands the 175 metre high TV and lookout tower.
Looking down from the top, southwards you can see the town of Pecs
and the Baranya Hills, further the Villanyi Mountains, eastwards the Zengo,
westwards the Tubes, and on the North the Mecsek.

Up on Rokus Hill, in a picturesque setting, stands the tomb of Idriss Baba. According to the controversial sources, Idriss was either a physician or a fortune teller. But he certainly lived in Pecs in the second half of the 16th century, and probably came to the country with the Turkish occupiers or with the first Turkish settlers. After his death local people regarded him as a saint and his tomb became a place of pilgrimage.

If as lovers of Allah you wish to rise
turn to Layla with sincerity in your eyes.

From all who scorn your love turn away
and travel to Allah's lovers wherever you may.

But if your love is totally sincere
you'll see Allah's lovers by staying here.

And if your heart's vision is pure and fair
You'll see Her lights shining everywhere
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Remember Allah all of the time,
it erases faults and makes you sublime.

Serve the Best of creation and imitate him,
Prophet Muhammad, peace upon him.

Everywhere see the Creator's Light,
He makes everything turn out right.

Everything in this world comes as a sign --
Follow Allah and His Prophet--you'll shine.

Beware of evil, beware of you!
What you believe is what you do!

As-salaam 'alaikum!

Sopianae, as it was called in roman times, was founded in the 2nd century. It was an important centre of early Christianty. The necropolis consisting of 16 buildings is a unique architectural ensemble of the 4th century, and the UNESCO recognized its special value by making it part of the World Heritage in 2000. Our most significant old Christian memorial is the two-tiered ancient Christian Mausoleum, where wall paintings and the remnants of three sarcophagi have been found in the sepulchre. The burial vault of jars can be approached from Dom Square.

Justification for Inscription for UNESCO
Criterion (iii): The burial chambers and memorial chapels of the Sopianae cemetery bear outstanding testimony to the strength and faith of the Christian communities of Late Roman Europe. Criterion (iv): The unique Early Christian sepulchral art and architecture of the northern and western Roman provinces is exceptionally well and fully illustrated by the Sopianae cemetery at Pecs.

Open: Tue.-Sat.: 10 am-4 pm,

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I`m not a great fan of zoos in general but it`s a small zoo
and up in the Mecsek Hills.
'Built by the voluntary work of the people of Pecs within 45,367 working hours in 1960-1961.' This writing can be read on the wall of the entrance. The Zoo, which is situated in a forest, houses hundreds of species native to Hungary. Besides, exotic animals from other continents can be found here as well.

Open: Winter: 9 am-4 pm, Summer: 9 am-6 pm

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There are lots of different statues, sculptures,
and modern works of art all around the city.
Even in Prehistoric Ages man found shelter and a place to settle down here. Protected by the Mecsek Mountains, the Roman town, Sopianae, evolved here 2000 years ago and by the end of the 3rd century it became an administrative centre of Pannonia. Perhaps the Romans, who came from Italy, did not feel at home in the area accidentally, and probably our present visitors from Italy feel the same way. Indeed: is there another city in Hungary with a stronger Italian atmosphere? If you glance over the main square and the mosque's white-hot stones on a summer day or walk in Jokai Square in an afternoon, early evening or along the promenade, amidst the terraces of the cafes and restaurants of Kiraly Street and finally have a rest by the fountains at the theatre, you can easily feel yourself in Italy. When approaching the city from the south, it looks like we were travelling among the hills of Tuscany or Lazio.

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Pecsi Bath and Swimming Pool (Pecsi Hullamfurdo)
Pécs víziparadicsoma (Pecs Water heaven)
Number of Pools (Medencék száma:) 5 in all
sizes (353, 485, 39, 1050, 75 m2)
Pool tempratures (Vízhõmérséklet): 24, 24, 26, 26, 30 °C

Built in 1935,
An ideal place for families, with its open-air swimming pool with artificial waves, a jacuzzi and a pool for children, and for those who would like to relax in the Health Preservation Paradise.
Address: 7, Szendrey Street

Tel.: (06 72) 512-935
Open-air pools are open: May to August, 9 am-7 pm
Swimming pool and Health Preservation Paradise open: all year round 6 am-10 pm

Lakes and swimming pools around Pecs:

Harkany Medicinal Baths and swimming pools
(30km)
The famous health Spa has been working here since 1823. The sulphurous medicinal water is very rich in different natural constituents as if it were predestined for use of medical treatment. But not only the health-improving quality of the water is exceptional here. The spa is in an exquisite natural environment, distinguished by balmy climate with 2000-2100 sunny hours in a year.
Open all year round

Orfui Lake (15km)

Abaligeti Lake (16km)

Sikondai Lake (20km)

Dombay Lake (15km)

Magyarhertelend (20km)

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National Theatre of Pecs

The official opening of the theatre was held on 5th October, 1895. For this occasion the local newspaper ‘Pécsi Napló’ issued a special edition to welcome the new theatre. The first performance of the company was ‘Bánk bán’, an opera by one of the greatest Hungarian composers Ferenc Erkel, which had a great success. In 1986, due to its dangerous condition, the theatre was closed down and the reconstruction of the whole building was completed only in 1991. The renovations and technical modernization of the building made it possible to meet the demands of today audience night after night.
Address: 17, Perczel Street, 7621 Pecs
Tel: (06 72) 512-675, (06 72) 211-965
Ticket office: 17, Perczel Street
Tel: (06 72) 512-675

Ballet Institute of Pecs

Address: 17, Perczel Street
Tel: (06 72) 226-266

Croatian Theatre of Pecs

Address: 17, Anna Street
Tel: (06 72) 210-197

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Zsolnay Ceramics Collection, Amerigo Tot Collection,
Photography Museum, Uitz Museum

The Zsolnay ceramics collection is hosted in one of the oldest (first mentioned in 1324)
dwelling-houses in Pécs. The exhibition, based on the works of the former factory museum, displays the products of the factory in cronological order.
The memorial room contains pieces of furniture and ornaments
owned by the Zsolnay family.The exhibition of Zsolnay’s ceramics.
On the ground floor the exhibition of Amerigo Tot, the famous Italian
sculptor of Hungarian origin.This exhibition, which displays the most
significant pieces of the Zsolnay Ceramic Factory along with the history
of the family, is in the oldest known dwelling-house of Pécs.

The Zsolnay family rapidly became well-known and highly appreciated in Europe, due to the strong leadership of the founder Vilmos Zsolnay. The family were perceptive and their experimental nature in historical and Art Nouveau styles made the Zsolnay ceramics successful at many fairs and exhibitions (Paris, London, Milan, Torino, California US). Numerous buildings belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy were also decorated with Zsolnay tiles. The most famous invention of the factory was the creation of 'eosin', a metallic shiny glaze on ceramics.

Since 1989 an additional interior and gallery have displayed the furniture and the pictures painted by members of the Zsolnay family.

Open: Nov.-March. 10am-4pm, Apr.-Oct.: 10am-6pm.