The Mosque of Jakovali Hassan Pasha, Pecs (must see)
The Mosque of Jakovali Hassan Pasha contains a museum inside it. Jakovali Hassan Mosque is the most complete Turkish temple in Hungary. It is a 16th-century mosque with various Muslim religious artifacts. The Mosque was built and established by pasha Yakovali Hassan, and represents the only Turkish age mosque in Hungary that remained intact together with its minaret. It was converted into a Catholic church, but its original Arabic inscriptions inside the niche remain intact.
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The Mosque of Jakovali Hassan Pasha on Map
Sight Name: The Mosque of Jakovali Hassan Pasha
Sight Location: Pecs, Hungary (See walking tours in Pecs)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Pecs, Hungary (See walking tours in Pecs)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Pecs, Hungary
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Pecs Introduction Walking Tour
The city of Pecs has been the point of intersection of many eras, religions and political views. Since its time as the capital of the Valeria province of the Roman Empire, the city has maintained its historic cultural heritage. Take this orientation walk to visit the most popular and prominent sights of the city.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Historical Architecture
The city of Pecs is rich in history, art and culture. This is due to the fact that the city's territory has been the site of intersection of different civilizations through the centuries. Magnificent palaces, original constructions of administrative buildings and other wonderful masterpieces by famous architects will amaze you when you discover the beauty of the architecture of Pecs!
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles