Kozármisleny: Location and Sculpture

Kozármisleny lies in the central part of Baranya County, right next to Pécs, to the south and southeast of the city. A local cultural feature is the sculpture symposia held here annually; many of the works created there have remained in the area. Other cultural, natural, and culinary destinations are part of the wider Branau travel destination.

Sculpture Symposia in Kozármisleny

Sculpture symposia were held annually in Kozármisleny. Many of the works created there have remained in the town. Two aspects therefore go hand in hand: the recurring event and the works that stayed in the area after the symposia. The destination’s location next to Pécs and its local connection to the arts offer different points of reference for understanding the area.

More Destinations in the Wider Branau Travel Destination

In addition to Kozármisleny, the wider Branau travel destination includes cultural and scenic destinations in Pécs, near Szaporca, and in Siklós, Nagyharsány, and Villány. The following examples complement the town with distinct regional themes.

Culture in Pécs

In the neighboring city of Pécs, the Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae contains decorated tombs dating 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 combination of burial chambers and memorial chapels is one of the site’s distinctive features.

The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter features the exhibitions “Golden Age of Zsolnay” and “Pink Exhibition,” as well as an exhibition on the family and factory history. Activities for children include outdoor playgrounds, an interactive lab, a planetarium, the Bóbita Puppet Theatre, a ceramic-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 opening hours before your visit.

Nature and Agriculture near Szaporca

The Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre near Szaporca offers an interactive exhibition, a demonstration farm with hands-on farming activities, and three themed educational trails. They teach visitors about traditional agriculture, the Ős-Dráva Programme, and the wildlife along the Drava. The agricultural area features native Hungarian domestic animals, including Hungarian Grey cattle, Mangalica pigs, Huzule horses, and old breeds of sheep and poultry.

The Wilderness Trail along the Old Drava features a birdwatching and bird-ringing station, a lookout point, a photo hide, a covered activity area, and several rest areas. This educational trail thus provides places for observation and relaxation alongside the visitor centre’s nature-related themes.

Castles, a Panoramic Trail, and Culinary Delights

Siklós Castle is one of Hungary’s best-preserved military structures and one of the country’s most significant Renaissance buildings. Modernization of the museum wing opened the Gothic section, which had previously been inaccessible to visitors.

In Nagyharsány, the Kikerics Panoramic Trail makes it possible to walk safely along the edge of the cliffs while protecting the park’s plant life from trampling. The “Art in Nature” programme includes a guided tour of the sculpture park. In Villány, you can go from cellar to cellar all year round to sample wines and tasty dishes. The wider Branau travel destination therefore encompasses culinary attractions as well as cultural and natural themes.

Discover more destinations: Ócsárd, Kökény, Kővágótöttös, Szalánta, Cserkút, Abaliget, Áta, Orfű

To the overview of the wider travel destination: Pécsi.