Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
Zsolnay Kulturális Negyed
A cultural complex converted from the former Zsolnay porcelain factory, home to glazed-tile architecture, museums, and a family-friendly learning center.
The Zsolnay family's ceramics factory is known for its weather-resistant colored glazed tiles and iridescent glazes, and roofs of many buildings in Budapest came from here. When Pécs was named European Capital of Culture in 2010, the factory site was converted into a cultural quarter. It features the Zsolnay family mausoleum, an exhibition of gold, silver, jewelry, and porcelain, a planetarium, an interactive science center, and artist studios. The complex's buildings are covered with colorful glazed decoration. It is about 1.5 km from the city center and can be reached on foot or by bus. Each museum sells tickets separately, but combined tickets are also available.
Opening hours
Grounds open all day; exhibition halls approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kodály Centre
- St. Mary of the Snow Church
- Király Street
- Pécs National Theatre
- Pécs Synagogue
- Széchenyi Square & Zsolnay Fountain
- Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs