Things To Do in Pecs

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Pécs used to be one of the centres of the Hungarian Renaissance.
The 16th century palace of Bishop Szatmáry was used as dervish monastery by the Turks.

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By Bercsi

on August 25, 2002

Museum of the famous painter Csontváry Tivadar (1853-1919).

Address: Janus Pannonius u. 11.

Other Contact: Tel.: 72/310-544

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By Bercsi

on August 25, 2002

When you need to use the internet - go to the Matáv pont on Rákóczi út. You can use the internet for 300 ft/30 minutes or 500 ft/1 hour.

Address: Rákóczi út 19

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	...this is not a 'must see... Tip Rating:

By Bercsi

on August 25, 2002

...this is not a 'must see activity', but it can be a lot of fun. The 'Hullámfürdõ'!!
If you want to see regular Hungarians on the 'beach', this is a good place. The atmosphere can be kind of flirtatious every now and then, but if you want to get in touch with young people, this can be a nice start. Probably there are a lot classier places to go for a swim, but this is in the town center and hence very comfortable.
One of the pools has a wave-machine that draws a lot of people every 30 minutes or something... The children's pool is decorated with a Zsolnay sculpture - the famous china brand from Pécs.

Address: 7623 Pécs, Szendrey J. u. 7.

Other Contact: Tel: 512-935 Fax: 72/512-930

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By Bercsi

on August 25, 2002

Belvárosi church - used to be a mosque during the Ottoman rule, is now a Roman Catholic church.

Address: Széchenyi tér - town center of Pécs

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By Bercsi

on August 25, 2002

The Zsolnay museum - extremely beautiful china, very unique style.
'The eosin are the Zsolnay Factory world-famous, unique products. Its main crux is the metal-oxide based reduced glaze, which is baked twice onto the basic body in the manufacturing process of eosin.' (quoted from the Zsolnay website) The beautiful green pitcher on the picture is an example of this work.

Address: Káptalan u. 2. Tel.: 72/324-822

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	You can see the traces of the... Tip Rating:

By Bercsi

on August 25, 2002

You can see the traces of the great Zsolnay art all over in Pécs - here is a beautiful fountain outside of Irgalmasok temploma on Széchenyi tér.

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Updated By Maline

on August 25, 2002

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The heart of the city of Pécs is this vast square which hosts numerous sights.
At the northern end of the square is the Pasha Gazi Kassim Mosque, now used as a church but the largest Turkish structure still standing in Hungary. At the opposite side of the square you'll find the unusual Zsolnay Fountain (see next post).

Address: Check map on previous posting

Other Contact: Tourist Office Tourinform: Szech

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	Visit the Zsolnay Museum!... Tip Rating:

By Maline

on August 25, 2002

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Visit the Zsolnay Museum! (thanx Bercsi for the pic!! :-)
Great porcelain stuff and really grumpy watch-ladies!

Other Contact: check out for more Zsolnay info:

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Updated By Maline

on August 25, 2002

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Zsolnay Fountain, an Art Nouveau object of locally made Zsolnay porcelain. An unusual fountain!