Pécs is one of Hungary's most interesting cities. It has a lovely climate, several marvelous museums and some of the country's best Turkish monuments. During the summer months, various outdoors festivals are organized, where you can enjoy music, opera and ballet.

The Mosque Church is the largest remaining building in Hungary that was constructed during the Turkish occupation in the mid-16th century. The mosque consists of a square building with an octagonal green copper dome. Although the Catholic Church occupied the building soon after the expulsion of the Turks, the Islamic elements are still evident. There are prayer niches in the walls, distinctive S-shaped arches and geometric frescoes on the cupola. Not far from the mosque stands Pécs' synagogue. It was built in the Romantic style in 1869 and boasts oak galleries and pews, beautiful ceiling paintings and an Ark of the Covenant in the sanctuary.

There are several good museums in Pécs, of which the Victor Vasarely Museum and the Zsolnay Porcelain Exhibit are the best. The former displays works from Vasarely, who was one of the major promoters of the Op Art, which was popular in the 1960's. The porcelain factory was established in 1851 and tiles produced there were used to decorate buildings all over the country. The distinctive tiles helped establish a pan-Hungarian style of architecture before the Communists took over and turned the factory into a ceramic insulators plant. The factory museum is housed in the former dwelling of the Zsolany family and contains many of their personal items. There is also an exhibition of sculptor Amerigo Tot.

Pécs is known for its leatherwork and musical events. The city lies in Southern Transdanubia, 170 km southwest of Budapest. There are many hotels and restaurants in Pécs.