Hungary perfect location for meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions

Founded in Roman times in south-west Hungary, Pécs is near the Croatian border. The settlement soon became the provincial capital and one of the significant centres of early Christendom. The ancient Christian complex of cemetery buildings is included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

Pécs is accessible by highway and by train; its own airport is for the most part specialized in the small planes of business travellers. Buses are part of the public transport system in the city.

A historic city of pleasant climate

Geographically important is the Mecsek mountain range on the city’s northern side and the hills and mountains nearby. It is one of the Hungarian cities with the most pleasant climate.

The population of the city is almost 150 thousand and includes many nationalities; over the centuries many cultures have established themselves here. Their existence is important for the city and many institutions are responsible for presenting them. There is a multitude of museums in Pécs, it has its own theatre, symphony orchestra and opera company. All in all, the city has a vibrant cultural life.

The country’s first university was founded here and many students attend the present one; the faculties excel in academic life. Due to its international contacts, the university holds many conferences.

Home for the Zsolnay porcelain

Pécs has become synonymous with Zsolnay porcelain; the unusual type of porcelain with its characteristic metallic colour and shine is due to eosin glaze. In the early XXth century, besides ceramic tableware, the company’s most famous product was ceramic tiles for buildings that Budapest and Viennese secession (art nouveau) architects had a special liking for. The so-called Zsolnay quarter is now a bustling, cultural centre on the terrain of the old factory.

There are over 250 monuments to visit in Pécs, among them important Turkish relics. For a stay in Pécs, a strict route should be planned in order to get even a taste of the atmosphere of the city.

A new conference and cultural center

The Kodály Centre opened in 2010 and is a conference and cultural centre simultaneously, home of the Pécs Philharmonic Orchestra. Besides the big hall with a capacity of 999 participants, there are also smaller halls with all the modern technology at the disposal of visitors. With this centre, Pécs has undeniably entered the ranks of conference cities. There are several large and elegant hotels in the city centre of long standing. In addition more and more modern hotels are opening in various parts of the city.

A great number of outings and programmes are available for visitors both in the immediate vicinity and slightly further away. Nature, history, tradition and renewal – all are accessible from Pécs. There is an ecological centre in the Mecsek hills, a thermal spa at Harkány, wine country around Villány, a historic commemorative site at Mohács, a resort area at Orfű, historic castles at Siklós and Szigetvár, open air swimming pools at Nagyatád and Kaposvár, a renaissance theme park at Bikal and many more opportunities; outings can be organized according to your field of interest.

Because of the work of the professionals at Pécs University and Clinic, there are many international events, conferences and symposiums. The importance of incentive and team-building programmes is growing due to the cultural activities on offer.