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                                     National Theatre
                                This impressive theatre was
                                 built in 1893–5, in a mix of
                               styles. It hosts first-class opera
                                  and ballet performances.


                         . Király Utca
                         Traffic-free Király utca is
                         lined with shops and cafés,
                         making it ideal for a stroll. Its
                         buildings boast Secessionist
                         (Palatinus Hotel) and Baroque
                         (St Pauline Church) façades.







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                                            Town Hall
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                                            Pécs town hall was built in 1710,
                                            though its tall, slender tower was not
                                            added until 1907.
                                                  Key
                                                     Suggested route

                        Zsolnay Fountain
                        This outstanding example of Secessionist design pays
                            homage to Vilmos Zsolnay, who founded the
                            Zsolnay tile factory nearby in 1853. It features
                            the trademark Zsolnay blue glaze.




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