Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art, Pecs

Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art, Pecs

The Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art offers a captivating journey through 20th-century fine arts. Within its walls, masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rippl-Rónai, Gulácsy, and Marcell Breuer provide profound insights into the evolution of Hungarian artistic expression.

Nestled within a meticulously restored 18th-century monument, the Janus Pannonius Museum, Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art, boasts the country's second-largest assembly of 20th-century Hungarian artworks, trailing only the National Gallery. Its permanent exhibition traces the trajectory of modern Hungarian art history, inviting visitors to explore a diverse array of artistic movements and styles.

Situated within a picturesque Baroque-style country house, the Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art houses over 12,000 masterpieces representing the diverse movements of 20th-century Hungarian modern art. From the modern to the postmodern, avant-garde to neo-avant-garde, the museum's collection showcases internationally acclaimed artists such as Rippl-Rónai, Tihanyi, and Gulácsy. Offering a chronological journey spanning over 50 years of Hungarian art, the museum invites visitors to immerse themselves freely in its rich cultural tapestry.

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Sight Name: Gallery of Modern Hungarian Art
Sight Location: Pecs, Hungary (See walking tours in Pecs)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Pecs, Hungary

Create Your Own Walk in Pecs

Create Your Own Walk in Pecs

Creating your own self-guided walk in Pecs is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Pecs Introduction Walking Tour

Pecs Introduction Walking Tour

The city of Pecs has been the point of intersection of many eras, religions and political views. Since its time as the capital of the Valeria province of the Roman Empire, the city has maintained its historic cultural heritage. Take this orientation walk to visit the most popular and prominent sights of the city.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Historical Architecture

Historical Architecture

The city of Pecs is rich in history, art and culture. This is due to the fact that the city's territory has been the site of intersection of different civilizations through the centuries. Magnificent palaces, original constructions of administrative buildings and other wonderful masterpieces by famous architects will amaze you when you discover the beauty of the architecture of Pecs!

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles