Pécsi Püspöki Kincstár
The fine art exhibition presents unequalled pieces of art that had previously only been accessible to view by a privileged few for decades. The exhibits include a range of valuable works of art including paintings, graphics, etchings, sculptures, objects of gold- and silversmiths and numismatic relics of the episcopal collection of the Diocese of Pécs. This is where we can see the portrait of György Klimó and the significant Roman numismatic collection of this patron bishop. Previously on display in the Cathedral, the large series of paintings illustrating the life of Jesus by the Austrian born painter, Karl Atzger, in addition to a piece of art from both Hungarian painters, Bertalan Székely and Lajos Kubányi.
Nights of Museums at the Bishopric of Pécs
This year, for the first time, under the auspices of the Night of Museums, the Bishopric of Pécs also welcoming its visitors with a combined ticket package of our own venues and the attractions of Pécs.
200th anniversary of Jókai
On the occaison of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mór Jókai , the life and legacy of one of our nation’s greatest writers will be in focus in the program offered by the Bishopric of Pécs. During the evening, the 19thcentury comes to life in the Episcopal Treasury in which Mór Jókai also lived and created, and it will also reveal what kind of family relationship connected Mór Jókai and József Király, Bishop of Pécs.