Early Christian Necropolis
This UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves 4th-century Roman burial chambers with remarkably intact frescoes depicting early Christian imagery. Entry costs a modest fee.
City in Hungary
Pecs
Also known as Pécs, Fünfkirchen
5 things to see
Pécs is one of those Hungarian cities where the best sights cost nothing, which makes it a soft landing for budget travelers fanning out from Budapest. The historic core around Széchenyi Square is free to wander on foot, and you can take in the squares, the exterior of the Ottoman-era Mosque of Pasha Qasim, and the Zsolnay fountain without spending a forint. Pair that free walking circuit with a coffee in the university café scene and you have an easy, cheap day, with the UNESCO-listed Early Christian necropolis and the Zsolnay quarter waiting for a few euros when you want to go deeper. It works well as a slower, lighter-on-the-wallet counterpoint to Budapest or a stop on a wider Hungary loop.
What to see
Things to do in Pecs
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Mosque of Pasha Qasim (Gázi Kászim)
The largest surviving Ottoman building in Hungary now functions as a Catholic church, creating a unique fusion of Islamic architecture and Christian worship. Entry is free.
Pecs Cathedral
Pecs Cathedral is an 11th-century Romanesque cathedral rebuilt multiple times, dominating the Domplatz at the top of the old town. Free to enter the nave.
Szechenyi Square Pecs
Szechenyi Square is the main square of Pecs with the former Gazi Kasim Pasha Mosque (now a Catholic church, one of the most visible Ottoman buildings in Hungary), the Trinity Column, and Baroque townhouses. Free.
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter is a renovated factory complex of the famous Zsolnay porcelain and tile manufacturer, now a cultural center with museums, galleries, a planetarium, and craft workshops. The grounds and gardens are free.
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