University of Pécs, Pécs

Name: University of Pécs
Address: Vasvári Pál utca 4, Pécs, Hungary

#23 among attractions in Pécs

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The University of Pécs is an institution of higher education in Hungary. The year 1367 appears in the seal of the university, it has its roots in the medieval university founded in Pécs in 1367 by King Louis I the Great. 20,000 students presently attend the University of Pécs, approximately 4,500 of whom are international students studying in English or German. ()

Local name: Pécsi Tudományegyetem Established: 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 46°4'27"N, 18°14'13"E

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Vasvári Pál utca 4Pécs Hungary

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University of Pécs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque, Pécsi Nemzeti Színház, Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Széchenyi square.

0.8 miW
Mosque
Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque, Pécs
20 min walk • The Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque, nestled in the city of Pécs, Hungary, stands as a poignant reminder of the Ottoman Empire's influence in Europe. This historical mosque, originally built in the 16th century, is named after Yakovalı Hasan Paşa, a notable Ottoman...
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Pécsi Nemzeti Színház, Pécs
12 min walk • The Pécsi Nemzeti Színház (Pécs National Theatre) stands as a cultural beacon in the vibrant city of Pécs, Hungary. This illustrious theatre, with its roots tracing back to 1839, is a testament to the city's rich artistic heritage and its commitment to the...
0.4 miNW
Domed Catholic church in a former mosque
Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Pécs
10 min walk • The Mosque of Pasha Qasim stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Pécs, Hungary. This architectural gem, originally built in the 16th century during the Ottoman rule, served as a mosque until the city was recaptured by the Habsburgs and subsequently...
~1870 ftW
Square
Széchenyi square, Pécs
10 min walk • Széchenyi Square is a historic and cultural hub nestled in the heart of Pécs, one of Hungary’s most picturesque cities. Named after the renowned Hungarian statesman István Széchenyi, this square is a quintessential meeting place and a focal point for locals...
0.6 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Pécs
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Pécs, Hungary, the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral stands as a majestic testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This grand church, with its towering spires and intricate architecture, has been a focal point of the city's...
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Csontváry Museum, Pécs
17 min walk • The Csontváry Museum presents the work of Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka in the centre of Pécs, in the immediate vicinity of the Pécs Cathedral and the World Heritage Site of the Early Christian Tombs, at 11 Janus Pannonius u.
0.5 miNW
Library
Klimo Library, Pécs
14 min walk • The Klimo Library, Klimo Collection or Episcopal Library established in 1774 is the first public library of Hungary. It was established in Pécs by György Klimó, Bishop of Pécs and it is still operating. Although Klimó could not establish a university in Pécs, he still opened the library for the public.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Croat Theatre of Pécs, Pécs
11 min walk • The Croat Theatre of Pécs is the professional theatre of Croat minority in Pécs, Hungary.
0.6 miW
46°4'40"N • 18°13'28"E
Cella Septichora, Pécs
17 min walk • Museum
0.7 miNE
46°4'43"N • 18°14'57"E
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter:, Pécs
17 min walk • Scenic walking areas, Entertainment, Art gallery
0.8 miN
46°5'8"N • 18°14'5"E
Tettyei rom, Pécs
21 min walk • Nature, Cave, Natural attraction

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Pécs?

Nearby attractions include Árkád Park, Pécs (9 min walk), Széchenyi square, Pécs (10 min walk), Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Pécs (10 min walk), Croat Theatre of Pécs, Pécs (11 min walk).

How to get to University of Pécs by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Pécs:

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Rákóczi út • Lines: 121, 140, 20, 21, 21A, 22, 23, 23Y, 24, 27, 27Y, 28, 28A, 28Y, 29, 29Y, 33, 38, 39, 40, 44, 60, 60A, 60M, 60Y, 940, 940A (3 min walk)
48-as tér • Lines: 102, 102Y, 104, 104A, 104E, 104Y, 121, 13, 13E, 13Y, 14, 14Y, 15, 15A, 2, 20, 21, 21A, 2A, 2E, 30Y, 4, 4Y, 60, 60A, 60M, 60Y, 913, 913A (4 min walk)

Train

Pécs-Külváros (6 min walk)
Pécs (20 min walk)