Mohács National Memorial Park
Mohácsi Nemzeti Emlékhely
The site of the 1526 Battle of Mohács, where more than a hundred carved wooden grave pillars stand over the burial ground in a solemn atmosphere.
In 1526, the Hungarian army was crushingly defeated by the Ottoman army here, King Louis II was killed, and Hungary was divided for 150 years. The mass grave discovered in 1976 is now surrounded by a memorial park, where more than a hundred wooden grave pillars stand to symbolize the fallen, and a visitor center displays exhibits on the battle. Located about 45 km east of Pécs, it can be combined with the Danube scenery of the town of Mohács and the February Busójárás mask carnival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Admission is about 2,000 forints.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (shorter in winter; closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Pécsvárad Castle
- Szekszárd
- Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
- Kodály Centre
- St. Mary of the Snow Church
- Pécs Synagogue
- Király Street
- Pécs National Theatre