Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Early Christian Necropolis of Pecs, Hungary - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Pecs, Hungary

Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 58/82F.

Route: From Budapest 238 km SSW on M6.

Population: 145,347

Significance: Under the modern city of Pecs is an early Christian necropolis that was part of the Roman town, which was called Sopianae at the time.  Art decorates the walls of the tombs.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Image:

Art found on the wall of a tomb (from whc.unesco.org)

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