In front of the Roman Catholic church in Egerág stand fourteen Stations of the Cross, a Calvary cross and a Holy Sepulchre that also serves as an open-air altar. The stations were erected in 1946. Here, religious features and a clearly dated chapter of the village’s history come together in one place.
The altarpieces represent another aspect of church art: the painting on the late Baroque high altar and the painting on the classicising side altar, depicting the death of Saint Joseph, are by Graits Endre (1854–1909), a painter from Pécs. Alongside the Stations of the Cross, two specific works of art and an artist identified by name take centre stage.
Egerág’s local character is also shaped by its producers’ market, featuring goods from local producers in the surrounding area. It adds a connection to regional production to the church-related themes.
Branau as the wider destination
Within the wider destination of Branau, a distinct cultural focus leads to Pécs. The Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae includes decorated tombs from the 4th century. They were built as underground burial chambers with above-ground memorial chapels and adorned with richly detailed Christian wall paintings. The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter in Pécs offers a different focus: its exhibitions include “Golden Age of Zsolnay”, the “Pink Exhibition” and an exhibition on the history of the family and the factory.
The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter also has dedicated activities for children: outdoor playgrounds, an interactive lab, a planetarium, the Bóbita Puppet Theatre, a ceramics painting workshop and classes at the Hercules Workshop. The freely accessible outdoor area can be entered and used free of charge during opening hours. Check the current opening hours before visiting.
Another area of interest in the wider destination of Branau is the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre near Szaporca. It features an interactive exhibition, a demonstration farming area with hands-on management, and three themed educational trails. They provide information about traditional farming, the Ős-Dráva Programme and the wildlife along the Drava. The farming area showcases native Hungarian livestock, including Hungarian Grey cattle, Mangalica pigs, Hutsul horses, and old breeds of sheep and poultry.
The Kikerics Panorama Trail is another way to experience the landscape in the wider destination of Branau: it allows people to move safely along the cliff edge while protecting the park’s plant life from trampling. Those interested in architectural history will find another side of the region at Siklós Castle: it is one of Hungary’s best-preserved military complexes and one of the country’s most significant Renaissance buildings. The modernisation of the museum wing opened up the Gothic section, which had previously been inaccessible to visitors.
Food and drink are also part of the region’s appeal: in Villány’s wine cellar row, visitors can go from cellar to cellar and sample wines and dishes all year round. Branau’s varied attractions cater to different interests—from archaeological and architectural heritage to nature, agriculture, wine and food.
Discover more destinations: Pécs, Kozármisleny, Kővágótöttös, Szalánta, Áta, Orfű, Cserkút, Pogány
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Pécsi.
