Cella Septichora Visitor Centre - Cella Septichora Visitor Centre

Impressive archeological site. I was amazed how much of this early Christian history was revealed in this complex of burial chambers. Even though I have faith in the considerate actions of archeologists to preserve and present this heritage, I would prefer a more ‘respectful’ presentation than the current ‘bus-stop-like’ setting with benches in the chamber.

Excellent museum with alot of detailed information.

Very nicely built, late Roman age heritage 3 meters under the curret city level.

Cella Septichora is basically a pretty big (actually the biggest) burial chamber of one reach citizen of the Roman Imperium. It's discovered in the 19th and 20th century, but made visible around the time, it received the status "World Heritage" in 2000. I'm not sure, if the idea to make it to a "Visitor Center" was very well. Because, it's "just" an entrance to some of the chambers from the 04th century and not a "tourist information", what the name would let us suppose. I'm pretty sure, that the idea, to connect all the - up to the establishing this centre - discovered burial chambers from the period above is just fantastic! Imagine: all the chambers are under the today's earth level - but, on the level of the 04th century - connected with each other. You have so the feeling, to walk in an medieval cemetery. My "small problem" is even that: I'm unable to live through, as the 04th century would be right now... And I seriously don't know why is that so... There are many very good videos (simulations) shown on screens on spots all over the "under the earth complex", which help you visualize the period of building this chambers.

The visitor center and the place itself is really nice, we went to a night tour with headlamps in the evening. Our guide was very friendly and well prepared, she shared a lot of interesting information and historical facts.

Very nice visit, as a UNESCO heritage site it is definitely worth the visir while in Pécs.

In such an important archaeological site which is a UNESCO world heritage, the visitor center was designed to show the site with the least intervention needed. The site consists of multiple burial chambers that date back to early christian times (4th century). The visitor center is equipped with a glass roof to show it from outside, 3D visualizations to explain the original shape of the structures, and hanging metal pathways that are not touching the original ground. I think Cella Septichora is a successful example of protecting and presenting a valuable ancient site.

The Roman Christian catacombs beneath Pécs were a truly eye opening and enrapturing experience. The necropolis has seen has extraordinary preservation such that ancient paintings are still visible in colour, and the infrastructure of the various tombs and crypts is discernibly intact. A truly engrossing and tangible dive into the history of Pécs and the museum built around the ruins offers a very intimate viewing experience for it.