Things to Do in Pecs

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Nador hotel

The famous Nador hotel is situated on the eastern part of the Szechenyi ter, right opposite to the Gazi Pasha Hassan Mosque. Originally it was the parish office but in 1846 it was turned into the hotel. In 1902, the old building was pulled down and the new was built with more rooms and more luxury.
Recently, as you can see on the picture, the whole building is under the major reconstructions.

Address: Szechenyi ter


	Ferencesek street Tip Rating:

Updated By pecsihornet

on March 11, 2007

My favourite street in Pécs is Ferencesek street which leads from Széchenyi square to Kórház square. If you walk along this street towards Kórház square you reach the Franciscan Church in the end of the street, after which the street itself was named. Like Király street this street is a pedestrian precinct with lots of shops on both sides.


	Zsolnay Fountain Tip Rating:

By janika

on November 4, 2007

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Zsolnay Fountain in Pecs

Zsolnay Memorial fountain right in downtown Pecs, Only steps away from Szechenyi Plaza. This beautiful fountain has four sides and four, greenish bull heads. Erected to the memory of Vilmos Zsolnay, member of the legendary Zsolnay Family, Former owners of the Pottery / Porcelain factory in pecs. This monument / fountain was built in 1912, but only erected in 1930 and it survived the Second World War. A beautiful piece of genuine art.

Address: Szechenyi Tér

Phone: +36 72 533-800

Directions: Only steps away from Szchenyi Plaza


	Take a trip to the Mecsek... Tip Rating:

Updated By Maline

on August 25, 2002

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Take a trip to the Mecsek mountains and visit the TV Torony (litt. Television tower).
Luscious green hills beautiful nature. Great views into the valley below.

Directions: The Tv Torony is on the top of the hill aboe the city. Transport: Bus #35 takes 29 min. Leaves from the bus station.

Other Contact: Here´s a page with ideas for bik


	The bath of pasha Memi Tip Rating:

Updated By pecsihornet

on March 12, 2007

The bath domes used to be an inevitable component of the Turkish townscape. The Turkish bath was not only a place for cleaning the body but also an important centre of social life. The great Turkish traveller Evlia Celebi claims that there were three baths in Pécs in the second part of the 17th century - the baths of Memi Pasha, Ferhad Pasha and Kassim Pasha - which all have been either partly or entirely destroyed. The bath of Ferhad Pasha disappeared very early, only the basement walls have been found. The bath of Memi Pasha was pulled down in the 1880s, but it was excavated and restored in 1963 together with the fountain, which used to be inside.

Address: Ferencesek street


	The road of the Martyrs of Arad Tip Rating:

Updated By pecsihornet

on March 12, 2007

The name of Aradi vértanúk street (the road of the Arad martyrs) preserves the memory of those thirteen martyrs who died in the war of liberation, which succeeded the revolution on March 15, 1848. The pedestals on the upper promenade were made for the statues of the martyrs of the 1848/49 revolution and war of liberation who were executed in Arad in retaliation.

Address: Aradi vértanúk street


	The türbe of Baba Idris Tip Rating:

Updated By pecsihornet

on March 12, 2007

The sepulchral monument (türbe) of Idris baba is situated in the picturesque garden of the children's hospital. Idris baba was a doctor and he lived in Pécs in the second half of the 16th century. He must have come to Hungary with the conquerors or the first settlers. After his death the residents started to worship the famous doctor and his tomb became a place of pilgrimage. When the Turkish occupation ended the Jesuit Order took possession of the türbe. In 1693 it was converted into a chapel and was named after Saint Rókus who protected the city against the plague. When the epidemic was over the army came into possession of the building and stored gunpowder in it until 1913, when the restoration work began.

Address: Nyár street


	Mescek Hills Tip Rating:

Updated By shrimp56

on August 25, 2002

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These are beautiful hills which lie at the edge of Pecs. On one of the hills is a TV tower which you can go up. All you need to do is follow the signs to get there! There are also many good hiking trails in the area. The monument on the left is made of the three main types of stone found locally. You will see these used in the commerical and residential buildings in Pecs.


	The statue of L. Kosuth Tip Rating:

Updated By croisbeauty

on September 13, 2004

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The satue of L. Kossuth

Lajos Kosuth (1802-1894) was one of the most important politician and statesman in the Hungarian history. He prepared the 1848-1849 War of Independence against the Hapsburgs, died in exile. His monument stands on the square named after him, righz opposite to the synagogue.

Address: Lajos Kossuth ter


	Roman sepulchres Tip Rating:

Updated By croisbeauty

on September 13, 2004

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Roman sepulchres

Remains of the Early elegant late Roman sepulchres, which contains 104 Roman graves and two separate burial vaults, can be seen in the park in front of the Cathedral.
The town of Pecs was important settlement in the Roman period, however, not much of it was left in the present time.