Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, formerly known as the Mosque of Pasha Qasim, is a significant historical and architectural landmark in Pecs. Originally constructed between 1543 and 1546 by Pasha Qasim the Victorious during the Ottoman occupation, this building remains one of the largest surviving Ottoman structures in Hungary. Situated prominently on Széchenyi Square, it stands as a testament to the city's layered history, where East meets West in a remarkable architectural fusion. Evliya Celebi, the famed Turkish traveler, praised the mosque's scenic location in the 1660s, reflecting its importance in the city's skyline. Following the reconquest...