Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
Pécs, Hungary
The former porcelain factory grounds in Pécs, now a district of museums and courtyards decorated with colourful ceramic tiles and fountains. Allow a couple of hours and look up at the glazed roof details.
The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter in Pécs is the restored site of the former Zsolnay factory. Miklós Zsolnay bought the land in 1851 and production began in 1853; under Vilmos Zsolnay (1828–1900) it became the largest ceramics factory in the Monarchy, with almost 700 employees. He developed porcelain faience, pyrogranite and the shimmering eosin glaze. The five-hectare site comprises 15 listed buildings and was declared a Hungarikum in 2014.
You can see exhibitions on the family and factory history and the mausoleum with 42 lion figures; there are also a planetarium, galleries and workshops. Allow two to three hours. The quarter lies east of the centre of Pécs, European Capital of Culture in 2010.
- Nearest town
- Pécs, Hungary
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 46.0686, 18.2347
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Família KempingCampsite3 km from Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
- Panoráma KempingCampsite11 km from Zsolnay Cultural QuarterTentsCaravans
- Zobáki Nomád TáborhelyCampsite14 km from Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
- Zengő Ifjúsági TáborCampsite15 km from Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
- Camping ForrásCampsite15 km from Zsolnay Cultural Quarter · 45 pitchesTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- Hunza EcolodgeCampsite18 km from Zsolnay Cultural QuarterWi-Fi
All campsites in Hungary · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Zsolnay Cultural Quarter?
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter is in Pécs, Hungary, at GPS 46.0686, 18.2347. It is about 28 km from Villány.
Can you camp near Zsolnay Cultural Quarter?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Família Kemping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Zsolnay Cultural Quarter?
Places worth a stop nearby: Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (1 km), Siklós Castle (24 km), Villánykövesd Cellar Rows (25 km) and Mohács Memorial Park (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Zsolnay Cultural Quarter?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)