Pécs Cathedral
Pécsi székesegyház
A Romanesque cathedral with four towers, begun in the 11th century. The interior is richly decorated with gilded murals, and visitors can climb the tower for a view of the city.
The Pécs diocese was established by King St. Stephen in 1009. The cathedral was begun in the 11th century, with a tower at each of its four corners. Its current appearance is the result of a Neo-Romanesque reconstruction at the end of the 19th century. The interior features murals painted by Hungarian artists and lavish gilded decoration, and the crypt retains Romanesque columns. A combined ticket allows you to climb the southwest tower for a view of the old town and to visit the neighboring Bishop's Palace and Treasury. Entry costs about 2,500 forints, and the tower is charged separately. Dress appropriately.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00, Sun 11:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Csontváry Museum
- Barbican of Pécs
- Victor Vasarely Museum
- Zsolnay Museum
- Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Yakovali Hassan Pasha Mosque
- Széchenyi Square & Zsolnay Fountain
- Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs