Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)
Overview
In the 4th century, a remarkable series of decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery of the Roman provincial town of Sopianae (modern Pécs). These are important both structurally and architecturally, since they were built as underground burial chambers with memorial chapels above the ground. The tombs are important also in artistic terms, since they are richly decorated with murals of outstanding quality depicting Christian themes.
About Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)
Pécs is the fifth largest city in Hungary, on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the country's southwest, close to the border with Croatia. It is the administrative and economic centre of Baranya County, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pécs.
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Details
- Countries
- Hungary
- ISO Codes
- HU
- Area
- 3.76 ha
- Coordinates
- 46.0744, 18.2278
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