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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Devidyal Givens (4 months ago)
History teacher here, for those of you who don't know, I'll give you a quick, quick lesson. This region of Hungary was Christian since, well, a long, long time, then in the mid 1500s it was conquered by the Ottomans (who were Muslim) then in the early 1700s it was re-conquered by Christians. Pasha Qasim the Victorious of the Ottomans built this mosque between 1543-1546. Then, when the Ottomans were conquered by the Hapsburgs who were Christian they converted the mosque into a Christian church. Sadly, the Jesuits destroyed the minaret in 1766. This mosque is one of the largest Ottoman constructions left in Hungary. I appreciate how the left at least some of the old Arabic writing and Islamic artistic style on the walls. And be sure to see the incredibly hokey tribute to the crusades mural on the second floor. I stood there mesmerized by it. I know my grandma would have loved it all the way down to the weeping Muslim and the triumphant crusader. It's so funny to me how history is remembered to people. The massacre of millions is celebrated by a pretty painting with a cute little rainbow in a house of worship? That's just the kind of stuff I will never understand about religion. It was an amazing visit though. Highly recommended. Must see in Pecs.
History teacher here, for those of you who don't know, I'll give you a quick, quick lesson. This region of Hungary was Christian since, well, a long, long time, then in the mid 1500s it was conquered by the Ottomans (who were Muslim) then in the early 1700s it was re-conquered by Christians. Pasha Qasim the Victorious of the Ottomans built this mosque between 1543-1546. Then, when the Ottomans were conquered by the Hapsburgs who were Christian they converted the mosque into a Christian church. Sadly, the Jesuits destroyed the minaret in 1766. This mosque is one of the largest Ottoman constructions left in Hungary. I appreciate how the left at least some of the old Arabic writing and Islamic artistic style on the walls. And be sure to see the incredibly hokey tribute to the crusades mural on the second floor. I stood there mesmerized by it. I know my grandma would have loved it all the way down to the weeping Muslim and the triumphant crusader. It's so funny to me how history is remembered to people. The massacre of millions is celebrated by a pretty painting with a cute little rainbow in a house of worship? That's just the kind of stuff I will never understand about religion. It was an amazing visit though. Highly recommended. Must see in Pecs.
Baraa Alhaj Yusef (5 months ago)
Went on Sunday it closed at 12 pm, spiritual atmosphere.
Went on Sunday it closed at 12 pm, spiritual atmosphere.
Vid Pogačnik (8 months ago)
Magnificent shrine with rich history. The visit of splendid interior is supported also with a well done multimedia presentation.
Magnificent shrine with rich history. The visit of splendid interior is supported also with a well done multimedia presentation.
Joe Macpherson (9 months ago)
Nice enough. I bought the combo ticket with the cathedral. Very interesting architecture outside and inside is a mosque/church hybrid. Not much information available inside unfortunately
Nice enough. I bought the combo ticket with the cathedral. Very interesting architecture outside and inside is a mosque/church hybrid. Not much information available inside unfortunately
Laura Finch (15 months ago)
I have been to the Mosque more than 3 times now, and I still find it interesting how it transformed over the years. There is an interactive room where history-lovers can check out pictures of the restorations, floor plans, 3D reconstructions and a video about the history of the mosque.
I have been to the Mosque more than 3 times now, and I still find it interesting how it transformed over the years. There is an interactive room where history-lovers can check out pictures of the restorations, floor plans, 3D reconstructions and a video about the history of the mosque.
