We were thrilled to read Vogue's recent travel guide on Pécs which they described as 'the charming Hungarian city you’ve never heard of.' Pécs is a beautiful Hungarian city renowned for its rich history, culture and architecture. Inspired by Vogue's recent piece, we reveal our top tips on what to do in this cultural Hungarian city.
• The most well-known building in Pécs is the Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (formerly the Gazi Kasim Pasha Mosque) AS a result of the Ottoman invasion in the 16th century, this building was originally a mosque. It is a symbol within the city and located on Széchenyi Square.
• At the15th century bastion, The Barbican, you can still view Roman remains of the Medieval castle wall that defended the historical old city and the neo-Romanesque Cathedral on Dom Ter.
• The Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art was built in 1850 and contains over 12,000 masterpieces including artists such as Béla Uitz or Simon Hóllosy.
• Király Street is the city’s most popular pedestrian precinct. On Király József you’ll find many restaurants and outdoor cafes where you can try traditional Hungarian food (we recommend the goulash.) After visiting here, you should head to the National Theatre of Pécs which was built in the 18th Century and features a large range of performances to suit everyone's tastes!
• The Kodaly Centre is a must visit if you're a music lover. It is one of Hungary's most beautiful concert halls and has a broad programme that includes opera, jazz and pop-music.
• For a relaxing afternoon/evening, you can try the thermal baths in Harkány (20km from Pecs.) One of the most famous thermal open-air baths, here you can experience the Hungarian healing waters that inspired our co-founders to create Omorovicza.
• If you are interested in wine, visit the town of Villány which is around 25km away from the city. This is one of Hungary’s best wine regions and is renowned for its red wine.