What to See in Győr
Explore 60 landmarks, monuments, and attractions in Győr, Hungary. From iconic sights to hidden gems — curated from real traveler experiences.
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Basilica of Győr
Official websiteThis is an east -facing three-aisled [http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=4180 basilica]. The neo-classical facade have got large semicircular windows, pediment at top with corners vases. The main entrance gate made of bronze in 1938. North and south side of the basilica red marble gateways are shown, made in 1774. On the south side, the Gothic Héderváry chapel is connected.…
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- History:Saint Stephen established the Gyõr Episcopate in the first decade of his reign (1000-1009). The foundation of the Gyõr Basilica was also laid down during his time. At the end of the 11th century the sources already write about a three-nave church with raised sanctuary. The first towers were built during bishop Omodé (1257-1267). Bishop János Héderváry built a gothic chapel at the end of the 14th century on the southern part of the church, where now you can find the herm of Saint Ladislaus and the memorial tomb of bishop Vilmos Apor. - Also here can be find the Basilica museum (open: daily 9-17, Admission: HUF500/ 300, HUF1000 for six places, see above): here we can get to know the history of the Basilica and the liturgical treasures of 500 years. As part of the cult of Saint László the scientific face reconstruction of our knight king raises the value of the exhibition.
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Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma
Spend a day visiting the thousand-years-old Pannonhalma which lies approximately 20 km south of Győr. It can be reached by regular buses from Győr's main autobus station within half an hour (465 HUF in February 2015).…
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It witnessed much of the Hungarian history and recalls a number of national diets, peace treaties, a successfully beaten attack of the Tartars, domestic struggles of the Árpád dynasty, Turkish invasion, great fires and restorations. This fortress of Hungarian Benedictines, this illustrated "picture book” of European art history from Romanesque to Classicism was undoubtedly worthy of being registered as World Heritage site by UNESCO. The crypt contains the oldest parts of the church. The first catalog of its invaluable library dates back to 1090 and today there are over 250,000 volumes in the library. The charter of the cloister from Stephen I dated 1001, and the earliest written record of the Hungarian language, the founder of the Tihany Abbey from 1055 are the most precious pride and joy of the archives. More details about opening times, entry fees, tours on foreign languages in the Transdanubia article.
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Dwelling Houses of Liszt Ferenc Street
There are some architecturally notable residential buildings from the early 18th to second half of 19th centuries, including numbers #2 A Baroque cornerhouse, 18th century; #4 A nice Monument classicist style, first half of 19th century; #6 Monument. Former Jesuit, and the National Arts School, Built in the 16-17th centuries. Rebuilt in Baroque style, in 1700-1703.…
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The facade made in copf style, circa 1780. Now a School of Music; #10 a monument cornerhouse. Now here is the offices of the Centre for Regional Studies of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences #11 A remodelled civic house Baroque origin. Adapted for the eclectic style in second half of the 19th century; #16 Rebuilt in the early the 19th century, classicist style; #18 again a monument cornerhouse contains elements of historicist Neo-baroque style.
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Synagogue, Vasilescu collection
Official websiteA beautiful neo-Romanesque building. Built between 1868 and 1870 in with an octagonal plan. The church interior is breath-taking with its circular balconies and the dome. - The Vasilescu collection is a branch of the Municipal Museum of Art. János Vasilescu was from Romania, settled in Budapest.…
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He started to collect art in the ’60s, and he bought art works continually till 2002, then he wanted to put the collection into public domain. The collection contains mainly the philosophical stream of the modern Hungarian art between the 1940's and 2000. The almost whole life work of Lili Ország gives the core of his collection, but there are works by several outstanding Hungarian painters and scuptors in the collection.
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Saint Emeric Roman Catholic Church
Official websiteBuilt in 1937-1943 on the basis of Nándor Körmendi's plans. Interior: Heart of Jesus statue (in front of the shrine, by Ohmann Béla); Count Teleki Maria plaquettes (on the main entrance doors); painted stone pulpit (by Eszer Mattioni); destination stations of the cross pictures (by Kovács Mária); mosaic floor of the sa…
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nctuary (Geza Fónyi work); the eternal light (a gift from Báthori Júlia); iron bars of the sanctuary and the choir (based on Francis Deed plans made by a Győr's locksmith, József Mentes); the statue of St. Emeric Church (outside the church opp. the entrance, Ferenc Varga's work); Miklós Borsos made the altar and Margit Kovács did the ceramics of the entrance.
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Romer Floris Art and History Museum
Official websiteEsterhazy - palace is a beautiful baroque palace gives home for the permanent exhibition of [http://turizmus.gyor.hu/article/museums_and_exhibitions_.html Radnai Collection]. Béla Radnai private collection permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions. The Collection contains more than a thousand pieces of art, mainly from the period between the two World Wars.…
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Temporary exhibitions take place in the aula and the rooms of the second floor. Now this is the residence of the City Art Museum and locality of the International Drawing and Graphics Biennal, cultural events, lectures on art history concerts
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Baby Exhibition
About the building: the former [http://www.zichypalota.hu/ Zichy palace] is one of the most typical baroque building of Győr with some Neo-Classicist and Rococo elements. The walls of the room were rich decorated with frescos, mithologic scenes, genre paintings. The palace is a great place for weddings, concerts and congresses.…
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- The Baby Museum: Permanent puppet exhibition donated by Mónika Wiedra Berzsenyi to the city of Győr. This fascinating exhibition is composed of 72 puppets, requisites, accessories and furniture. - Also here is the Gyori Art and Festival Centre.
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Újváros Roman Catholic parish church
Official websiteThe Catholic treasury bought from the Lutheran congregation their old church and built between 1836-1841 in place a neoclassic Parish church based on Frumann Anthony's plans. The former single-nave church was extended on both sides with chapel line. From the plaster ornamentation main facade stands out the tower. The square-shaped tower covered with neoclassic onion form dome.…
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The windows of bell room decorated with columned arm-rests. At the meeting of the left side of the chapel line and the the main facade is a iron bars fence section with crucifix in 1904.
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Hungarian Ispita, Peter Váczy Collection
Official websiteThe eighteenth. century listed building, originally Houses of Healing. The Magyar Ispita is one of the most famous buildings in the downtown of Győr. Here is Dr. Peter Váczy historian (1904-1994) private collection of art and applied art. The core of his collection contains renaissance and baroque furnitures, carpets, sculptures and paintings.…
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There are some Greek, Roman and mediaeval Hungarian archeological artifacts, a Chinese terracotta three-glazed soldier, oriental carpets from the 19th century too. Also contemporary art exhibitions can be see here.
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Former County Hall
Official websiteMonument. Now office building (National Tax and Customs Office in Győr-Moson-Sopron County Tax Directorate). Two-story, large building. It has an arcaded inner courtyard. There is a stone balcony over a semicircular gate. This robust building was the place of the former County Seat.…
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Earlier the church of Saint John the Martyr and the monastery of the Franciscan order (built in the 17th century) stood on this site. The monastery and the church were transformed into the County seat and assembly hall respectively. Rebuilt after 1763 and around 1930's.
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Bishop's Castle and Palace
Official websiteParts of its: the four-story residential tower, the Baroque Bishop's Palace, the zwinger, The Castle Garden on the Castle bastion. Guided tours for groups starting every hour on the hour. Here is the Apor Exhibition +36 96 524643. Open: 1. Mar- 31.…
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Oct, Opening hours: Tue-Su: 9:00-19:00, Admission: 500/300 (or HUF1000 for six places: Museumhouse, Apor Exhibition, Basilica Museum, Castle tower, Diocesan Treasury and Chapter House). A memorial museum of Apor's martyrdom alive, presenting his life and works, his sacrifice and his martyr's death
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Monument Dwelling Houses of Apáca street
Official websiteThe street got the name from Nuns (Apácák) whos settled here around the end of the 17th century. This street include some 17th and 18th centuries monument house #5 Prebendal Musicians' House (Káptalani zenészek háza) built in Copf style, 1775, The chapter's musicians lived here, which is why it is called Prebendal Musicians' House.…
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#9 Fejérvár House (Fejérvári-ház, Fejérvár or Fehérvár is a cutted verse for locals Székesfehérvár city) A late Renaissance house; #46 the Bastion Restaurant of medieval origin (Bástya Étterem), baroque, 17th century.
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Abbot House, John Xantus Museum
The building of the museum is one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Győr. Now this is the home of John Xantus Museum. Collections: Győr and surroundings of history from prehistoric times to the present day; The Petz family's private collection (medical history, fine and decorative arts exhibition); The Hauser-Abad family collection of fine and applied art.…
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The pictures of Second World War destruction after air raids in a protective basement. Hungarian postal stamps – from the first issue to the 1980s.
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Ott house
Official websiteA 18th century two-story palace with Baroque façade. - Also in the middle of the Bécs kapu square there is [http://gyor.varosom.hu/latnivalok/szobrok/Kisfaludy-Karoly-szobra.html Kisfaludy Károly's bronze statue] created by Lajos Mátrai standing on a mounting of black marble. Former (1892), this was on the Sétatér island. In 1921, it was replaced to present location.…
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- In same street at #6 is a monument [http://www.muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=4204 Dwelling House] built in Copf style, end of the 18th century
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Calvary
Official websiteThe hill used to be burial place for Celts, later for Romans. The provost church named after Saint Adalbert was built here in the XII-XIII. century, which was destroyed in the XVI. century during the Turkish plundering. The Calvary was built by the Jesuits early XVII. century. Baroque chapels stand at the foot of the Golgotha.…
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The [http://www.templom.hu/phpwcms/index.php?id=14,482,0,0,1,0 seven stations] alongside Kálvária Street, depicting the suffering of Jesus were completed in 1722. (1714?)
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Kreszta House, Margit Kovács Permanent Exhibition
Official websiteThe Kreszta Houses name comes from its former owner, the spice trader Kreszta family. - On the second floor and itt he loft the Margit Kovács permanent exhibition. Margit Kovács (born in Győr) was an excellent ceramic artist (1902-1977).…
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She modelled her funny, sometimes qrotesque figures, her lyrical or dramatic scenes, her decorative jars and bowls, her folkish reliefs and figures with rich fantasy. There is a souvenir shop where can buy albums or ceramics (copies of arts of Margit Kovács).
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Former Bishop's Courthouse, Miklós Borsos Permanent Exhibition & Children's Museum
Official websiteMiklós Borsos sculptor (1906-1990) retrospective exhibition. Children's Museum: Temporary exhibitions of works of art, famous artists, artistic periods shown. The exhibition presents the whole art of the scupltor. He reformed the portrait and medal sculpture, using traditional and at the same time, modern methods and expressions in a very rich, artistic way.…
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The Children’s Museum (in same building) is the first museum in Hungary specifically for children with temporary exhibitions.
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Vastuskós house, Imre Patkó Collection
One of the most beautiful early Baroque two-story buildings of Győr. Named after the tree trunks with iron spiked which is under the corner balcony. Now here is the Collection of Patkó Imre. The most precious pieces include the works of Lajos Kassák, Endre Bálint, Victor Vasarely und Béla Kondor.…
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Imre Patkó acquired pieces from Chinese fine art, Tribal and applised arts of the Far East, Africa and Oceania of the 16-20th centuries. - Buy some souvenir from the gift shop.
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Statue of Jedlik Ányos and Czuczor Gergely
Work of sculptor Tibor Rieger. Ányos István Jedlik (1800–1895) was a Hungarian inventor, engineer, physicist, and Benedictine priest. He was also a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and author of several books. He is considered by Hungarians and Slovaks to be the unsung father of the dynamo and electric motor.…
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Czuczor Gregory (1800-1866) was a Hungarian Benedictine monk, poet, linguist, a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Ányos Jedlik cousin.
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Reformed Church
Official websiteThe late historicist neo-Gothic church with a corner tower was built in 1905 according to the plans of Károly Csányi.The interior design of the Church is unified acting. The monumental hall space decorated with Gothic ornaments. South of the church, on Balint Mihály street is the converted building of the old, reformed church. This old church without a tower, built in 1784.…
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The church has remarkable relics from the 17th-18th centuries.
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Listed buildings of Kiraly Street
At #8 (the Baross Street corner) is the Former First Savings Bank of Győr (Korábbi Győri Első Takarékpénztár) made in Romantic style, 1860-1861, designed by Antal Fruman; #10 Former Black Eagle Inn (Egykori Fekete Sas Fogadó) Two-story baroque building; #17 Former Esterhazy Palace (Egykori Esterházy-palota) An one-story, baroque palace with corner balcony. Now here is the Municipal Museum of Art.…
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Benedictine Church
Official website[http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=4388 Early Baroque], built between 1634 and 1641. The nave was decorated in the middle of the 18th century; the main altar-piece (The apotheosis of Saint Ignatius), the ceiling pictures of the sanctuary and the nave (The ascension of Saint Ignatius, Angelic salutation) were painted by Pál Troger.…
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The beautiful baroque pulpit made in 1749, while the organ case is from 1755.
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German Hospital Church
The German Hospital was found by the generous spirited Mrs. Farkasné Haberle for elderly citizens of German origin who are living in Győr. This home has preserved its function and nowadays it is operated as an old people's home. That Hospital has a little roman catholic church, which was decorated outside by a statue of the Blessed Virgin with Child standing in the niche.…
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Built in late Baroque style
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Maria column
Official websiteTo commemorate Buda's recapture from the Turks, raised the monument in 1686. The four high baroque statues: Saint Stephen, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Leopold (the patron saint of Austria).…
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The Blessed Virgin, Hungary's Guardian Lady is standing on a high column with spikes and angel-heads, with the Hungarian crown on her head and the infant Jesus on her right arm.
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Greek Catholic (Serb) church
Official websiteBuilt in the Turkish era was standing already in 1703 in the place of the present building, which was re-built in 1727. It was that time when the tower, the nicely formed onion-shaped cap of the simple, wall-surrounded church with buttress fortification was made, together with the interior iconostas of great artistic value.…
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Mixed style: Ottoman and Late Baroque architectural elements
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Diocesan Treasury
Official websiteRebuilt from the ruins of a 17th-century building. The great hall in the library was added in 1870. - The collection's oldest piece is a wings of 14th century ivory triptych. Old Hungarian books, codes, incunabula liturgical treasures (chalices, vestments, monstrance, Mitra, etc.) in the past of Győr Diocese.…
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Among them extremely valuable is the collection of Gothic chalices.
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Chapter House, religious collection
In the classicist building hiding details from the Middle Ages the visitors can get to know the church architecture of the diocese of Győr, the mementos of the pilgrimages of the 17-18th centuries, the masterpieces of baroque art, the biography of the martyr priests of the 20th century, and they can recall the moments of the visit of pope John Paul II.…
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at Győr.
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Fruhmann House, Tile stoves History exhibition
The stove-setter [http://www.museum.hu/museum/Fruhmann_House_-_Tile-stove_History_permanent_exhibition/actual?f Antal Fruhmann's (1908-1987) house] and workshop. The exhibition presents the tile stove industry around Győr.…
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It’s a unique exposition because this is the only exhibition in the whole country that tells abut the history of tile stoves.
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The reliquary of king Ladislaus I
The original reliquary was made for the canonization ceremony of the king, but it was destroyed in a fire. The one which is today stored in the Basicila of Győr (Győri bazilika) was created around the turn of the 14th and 15th century.…
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The gold-plated silver head was rescued during the Turkish invasion and put in the cathedral in 1606.
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Galgóczi Elizabeth Memorial Room
Official websiteThis is a Literary Memorial Room in the [http://www.gyor-menfocsanak.hu/index.php/menfocsanak/latnivalok/galgoczi-erzsebet-emlekszoba Bezerdéj Palace] about Galgóczi Elizabeth (1930-1989) . She was a Kossuth Prize,-one of the highest prize for hungarian artist,- winning writer .…
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Exhibits include everyday objects from the 18-19th century.
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Castle Casemate - Stonework, Roman stonework, modern stonework, Joseph Horvath brick collection
The yard of the fortress and the casemates have been hosting the standing exhibition of the Roman Age and early Modern Age Lapidary as well as József Horváth’s brick collection since 1957.…
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The fragment of the destroyed Fehérvár Gate has been preserved as a precious relic of the liberation and can also be seen in the yard of the Lapidary.
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Baross Gábor Street
a lovely cobbled pedestrian street in the heart of the Baroque city centre. There are many cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and night clubs. It can be reached from the bus and railway stations very easily (about 2 minutes on foot), and there are also parking houses nearby.…
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Also the #31 is a monument laete romantic buillding in 1870's.
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Old Lutheran Church
Official websiteBuilt between 1783 and 1785 with closed yard and without a tower. The church interior main sight is the late baroque carved altar of pulpit. The baptistery, standing in front of the altar, which was carved out of red sand-stone in 1817.…
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On its bell-shaped cover there is a small group of cast statues showing the baptism of Jesus.
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Rosalie House
Official websiteThe ground level built in around 1700, the floor in 1820's. The Baroque facade of the masterfully planned building is divided by a closed balcony supported by brackets, which reaches as far as the garret. St Rosalie can be seen on the relief under the balcony, in the cave - according to resarchers on her catafalque.
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City Hall
Official websiteA beautiful Neoclassical building across the street from the railway station. Its square was recently rebuilt in September 2008 with paving stones of Italian marble. There are also two identical baroque gardens in the square. It is best to visit City Hall at night, when everything is lit up in gold lights.
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Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church, the former Hungarians ispita
Official websiteThe little St Ann's church is generally mentioned with its neighbouring building, Hungarian Hospital because the church was originally built for the tenants of it. The Hospital was founded by the great patron, György Széchenyi in 1666. Farewell: jul 26. [http://miserend.hu/?templom=117 Masses]
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Carmelite Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Official website[http://www.templom.hu/phpwcms/index.php?id=14,480,0,0,1,0 Built] in 1725. Behind the Italianate character facade of the main building lies a square formed sanctuary with elliptical, domed vessel. The "Black Mary" statue from 1717 stands in the Loreto-chapel
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Polish-Hungarian Friendship Monument
Official websiteOn top of a small mound next to each other two thick, oak hardwood stands which has strong roots in the earth intertwined. Symbolize the friendship between the Polish and Hungarian people. Made by David Toth, 2006
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Napoleon House, Győr Graphic Workshop and Exhibition Hall
Temporal exhibitions. Built in the 17th century, baroque style. In 1767 after the 'battle of Kismegyer' Napoleon spent a night. - Hungarian and international contemporary fine art temporary exhibition gallery.
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Széchenyi Pharmacy Museum
The vault decorated by stucco and pictures is the ornament of the pharmacy founded by the Jesuits in 1654. In the cabinet ancient pharmacy dishes and other curiosities from medical history are on display.
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Museumhouse
Official websiteThis is an exhibition hall. Additives to Győr story; Lebó Ferenc a sculptor's medals, his plastic surgeries; Periodical exhibitions can be see here. - Services: café, buffet, toilet/WC, souvenir shop
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Győr City Archives
Official websiteThis Baroque building originally fulfilled its function as a Town Hall until 1898, nowadays the Archives of Győr is settled here. The city's archives exist from the mid-18th century.
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Altabak-house
Official websiteA house with two corner balconies, 16th -century origins. One of the city 's oldest residential building. This is a beautiful example of the early Baroque civil architecture
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Lőcsei White Salon
A permanent, exclusive exhibition area, where the cells are furnished with exact furniture. [email protected] contact with foundation: Arany János u. 18
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Révfalu Roman Catholic Church
Official websiteA baroque roman catholic church built in circa 1780. The church was seriously damaged in the Second World War, and its final restoration was carried out in 1985.
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Dwelling House
Official websiteMonument. Built with two houses in the early 17th century. Early Baroque style. Sgraffito decoration marks on the façade of the 17th century.
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Visit Győr-Audi factory
Official websiteSince 2013, visits to the Győr-Audi factory have been possible after [https://audi.hu/en/ registration]. English, German and Hungarian tours.
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Memorial of Adolf von Schwarzenberg and Miklós Pálffy
Official websiteMemorial recapture of Győr (1598) was made to commemorate the 1998. To left Adolf von Schwarzenberg, to right Miklós Palffy
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Curia Nobilitaris
Official websiteOriginal Late Renaissance, built in 1565. Adapted Baroque style in the 18th century. Rebuilt between 1982-1984.
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Monument Dwelling Houses of Schweidel street
Official websiteBaroque style #3 Sunshine Café (Napsugár kávézó), 18th century, #5 a nice building built in 17th century
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County Hall
Official websiteModern (1971) building. Now here is the headquarter of West Pannon Regional Administration Office
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Former Schlichter Villa
Official websiteMonument. Villa and office buildings, eclectic style, end of the 19th century
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Saint Anne (former Ursula) Roman Catholic Church
Official website[http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=4177 Former Ursuline] Church. Built in 1762.
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City Art Museum
Official websiteDivided into several separate branches all of which are within the old city.
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Former Frederick barracks
Official websiteMonument. Former Archduke Frederick infantry barracks, built in 1897
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Ark of the Covenant Statue
One of the most beautiful relics of Győr from the age of baroque.
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Torkos Mansion and Ristorante Romantica cornerhouse
Official websiteTwo nice monument both built in around 1700, early Baroque style.
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Nádorváros Lutheran Church
Official website[http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=-573 Built] in 20th century.
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Roch and St. Sebastian's Roman Catholic parish church
Official website[http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=4368 Baroque], 18th century.
Exploring Győr: A Guide for Solo Travelers
Győr is one of Hungary's most rewarding cities to explore on foot. With 60 documented sightseeing spots — from grand monuments and historic churches to hidden squares and local museums — the city rewards curiosity at every turn. This guide covers everything you need to plan a great sightseeing day in Győr, whether you have a single afternoon or an entire week.
How to See Győr Like a Traveler, Not a Tourist
The best way to discover Győr is on foot, moving between neighborhoods rather than rushing between landmarks on a tour bus. Start your day early — most major sights in Győr are significantly less crowded before 9am. Many iconic spots, such as Basilica of Győr and Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma, look entirely different at dawn versus midday, and you'll get far better photographs without the crowds.
Budget at least 30–45 minutes for each major attraction in Győr, and don't underestimate walking distances between them. The city's neighborhoods are best experienced by wandering rather than following a rigid itinerary. If something unexpected catches your eye — a courtyard, a street market, a viewpoint — follow it. The most memorable moments in Győr rarely appear on any official list.
Planning Your Sightseeing in Győr
Before you visit major paid attractions in Győr, check whether they offer discounts for students, young travelers, or EU residents. Many museums and monuments have free admission on the first Sunday of the month, or offer combined tickets with nearby sites that save significant money. Some of Győr's best sights are entirely free — outdoor landmarks, historic streets, and public spaces cost nothing to explore and can be more atmospheric than ticketed attractions.
If you're visiting Győr as a solo traveler, consider joining a free walking tour. They typically depart from main squares in the morning and cover the city's most important sights in 2–3 hours with a knowledgeable local guide. These tours are also excellent for meeting other travelers — you'll often find the group ends up exploring Győr together for the rest of the day.
Sightseeing in Győr with Fellow Travelers
Solo sightseeing in Győr is perfectly enjoyable, but exploring with others can transform the experience. When you share a landmark with a fellow traveler, you see it through their eyes — their questions, their stories, their cultural context. A French traveler will notice different things about Győr's architecture than a Japanese one. That exchange of perspectives is what makes travel memorable.
Nomax is a free travel companion app that helps solo travelers in Győr find each other and plan sightseeing together. Browse profiles of travelers currently in Győr, join group activities like city walks and museum visits, or post your own sightseeing plan and invite others to join. Many travelers in Győr use Nomax to find companions for specific attractions — someone to split a taxi to an outlying monument, or a walking partner for the old town.
What Makes Győr Worth Seeing
Győr offers 60 documented sights in this guide alone — and that's only the beginning. Basilica of Győr, Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma, Dwelling Houses of Liszt Ferenc Street are among the most visited, but the city's lesser-known neighborhoods and viewpoints are equally rewarding for the traveler willing to explore beyond the main itinerary. Hungary's history, culture, and architecture are all visible in Győr's streets and buildings, making it one of the best cities in the region for sightseeing.
Whether you're spending a single day or a full week in Győr, this guide gives you a starting point for building your own itinerary. The sights are ordered by the richness of their documentation, with the most detailed descriptions at the top. Use the coordinates to navigate with any map app, and check the hours and entry prices before visiting to avoid disappointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the must-see attractions in Győr?
Győr has 60 notable sights including Basilica of Győr, Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma, Dwelling Houses of Liszt Ferenc Street. This guide covers landmarks, monuments, churches, museums, and hidden gems curated from traveler experiences and editorial sources.
How many days do you need to see Győr?
Most travelers spend 3–5 days exploring Győr to cover the major sights comfortably. A focused itinerary can cover the top 10–15 highlights in 2 days. Download Nomax to connect with other travelers and plan a shared sightseeing itinerary for Győr.
Are there free things to see in Győr?
Yes — many of Győr's best sights are free or low-cost. Several POIs in this guide are listed as free entry. Check individual entries above for price information.
What is the best time to visit Győr's sightseeing spots?
Early mornings (before 9am) are the best time to visit popular sights in Győr to avoid crowds. Many monuments and outdoor attractions are also magical at dusk. Use Nomax to find fellow travelers who can share timing tips and join you for a sightseeing day.
How do I meet other travelers to explore Győr with?
Download Nomax — the free travel companion app — to instantly see solo travelers near you in Győr. Join sightseeing activities, meet travelers at the same landmarks, and chat before you meet up. It's the easiest way to explore Győr with company.
Is Győr good for solo travelers?
Győr is popular with solo travelers for its rich sightseeing, accessible public transport, and welcoming atmosphere. The Nomax app helps solo travelers find companions in Győr so you never have to explore alone — from guided walks to museum visits to spontaneous meetups.
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