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ing in the 4th century, which was rebuilt<br />

several times, gaining its present form<br />

as a result. The 4th century building of<br />

the Early Christian Mausoleum is an<br />

unparalleled sight of the city. The Early<br />

Christian necropolis is part of the World<br />

Heritage. From the 18th century the city<br />

saw great development, and to acknowledge<br />

this, Queen Maria Theresa declared<br />

it a free royal town in 1780. In the 1850’s<br />

and 1860’s factories of nationwide fame<br />

were established in the city, which still<br />

function today. Pécs with its unique past<br />

is a cultural centre today. Numerous<br />

beautiful and interesting sights await<br />

the visitor. Wonderful buildings, houses<br />

with Zsolnay-roofs and foliage ornaments,<br />

interesting museums all welcome<br />

those wishing to see this pearl with their<br />

own eyes.<br />

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