Pécs-Pogány International Airport

The parish church of the Pecs

1056 Budapest, M rcius 15. t r 2., Magyarorsz g

Description:

The parish church of Belvaros is the brightest cultural monument located in the city of Pec, Hungary. During the Ottoman occupation on the site of the church stood a mosque, built during the time of Pasha Kasym the Victorious (1543-1546). After the Ottomans were expelled, the Jesuit monks destroyed a Muslim shrine, building a tower on the site. Recognizable Belvaros makes a green dome with a cross.

The attraction is quite easy to find, it is located on the central square of the city - Szecheny Square. Near the church is a 13-meter bell tower, and a statue of St. Bartholomew.

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