Pécs is a place of many attractions: enigmatic Roman age tombs, domed Turkish mosques, a slim minaret, sophisticated Zsolnay ceramics, the fantastic paintings of Csontváry, decorative patterns of Vasarely, almond trees blossoming in early spring, and the pleasant atmosphere of restaurants and coffee houses. This 2000-year-old city at the southern foot of Mount Mecsek, with its Mediterranean climate and atmosphere has, been a bishop's headquarters since 1009. The road to the top of the hill is surrounded by the steep streets and charming houses of old Pécs called 'Tettye'. The panorama is stunning from the 525 metre Misina mountaintop. Hikers walking along the sign-posted tourist paths of the Mecsek's Park Forest enjoy tasting the famous local wines in the evening. In the bazaar, an antique fair is held on the first week-end of each month, a flee-market and motor car sales on each week-end, and a livestock fair on Sundays. Pécs was called Sopianae in Roman times. It was an important centre of early Christendom. The necropolis consisting of 16 buildings is a unique architectural ensemble of the 4th century, and UNESCO recognised its special value in 2000 by making it part of World Heritage.