Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
Pécsi ókeresztény sírkamrák
An underground necropolis of 4th-century Roman Sopianae with well-preserved wall paintings. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Pécs was formerly the Roman provincial city of Sopianae. Beneath the south side of the cathedral lie 4th-century Christian burial chambers and chapels. The Peter and Paul Chamber and the Flagon Chamber contain wall paintings that are rare early Christian art in Central Europe. The site was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Visits begin at the glass-roofed Cella Septichora visitor center, and an underground walkway connects several burial chambers, with signage in Chinese and English. Tickets cost about 3,500 forints. It is best visited together with the cathedral and the Bishop's Palace.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (earlier closing in winter; closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Széchenyi Square & Zsolnay Fountain
- Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Pécs Synagogue
- Pécs National Theatre
- Csontváry Museum
- Victor Vasarely Museum
- Zsolnay Museum
- Király Street