Cella Septichora Látogatóközpont

About the museum

The late Roman, partly early Christian cemetery that stretches beneath Dóm tér (Cathedral Square) preserves the memory of the Roman Sopianae. The visitor centre brings the tomb structures together into a single complex, so that the archaeological remains on the square can be viewed under protected conditions.

The exhibition space contains six two-storey burial chambers (Nos. I, II, III, IV, XIX and XX) and two larger single-room buildings: the seven-apsed Cella Septichora and burial chamber No. V. The lower level of the two-storey structures was the crypt where the dead were placed; the upper level served as a memorial chapel. A special feature of the cemetery is that such stone-built burial structures have rarely survived in the northern and western Roman provinces, whereas in Pécs they have survived in large numbers.

Some of the wall paintings are decorated with biblical scenes and early Christian symbols, which give the World Heritage site its universal value. The Early Christian Mausoleum and the tomb structure at No. 8 Apáca utca form separate islands within the World Heritage area; a joint admission applies to them.

Highlights

• Cella Septichora, the seven-apsed cemetery building
• Painted wall paintings of the Korsós burial chamber
• Péter–Pál burial chamber
• Sopianae VR (virtual reality) and selfie point
• Roman-era board games and a model of the early Christian cemetery

Permanent exhibition

• Késő római temető – festett sírkamrák – Six two-storey burial chambers, the seven-apsed Cella Septichora and burial chamber No. V from the late Roman cemetery of Sopianae.

Operated by

Zsolnay Örökségkezelő Nonprofit Kft.

Admission & discounts

The World Heritage ticket is valid for the Cella Septichora Visitor Centre, the Early Christian Mausoleum and the tomb structure at No. 8 Apáca utca, and can be used for two days. Tickets can also be bought online.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Parts of the entrance and the exhibition space can be reached by wheelchair, but large differences in level and many steps hinder movement. The gallery of the seven-apsed tomb structure is accessible; the Korsós burial chamber, the Péter–Pál burial chamber and the Early Christian Mausoleum currently cannot be visited by wheelchair. The lift bridges only half a level and is not suitable for electric wheelchairs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Roman children’s corner, Roman-era board games and a virtual archaeologist game; museum education sessions.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Souvenirs and vouchers available on site.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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