Attractions
Although Gyor (pronounced 'jyeur') is one of Hungary's biggest industrial centres, there is plenty in this lively city in the way of tourism. After the Hungarian capital of Budapest, and also the city of Sopron, Gyor contains the highest quantity of historical buildings and significant monuments in the whole of Hungary.Any travellers passing through the Transdanubia area of Hungary should not miss spending time in Gyor, which is centred around the confluence of the Rába and Monsoni-Danube rivers. Next to the train station, take a walk up the traffic-free street of Baross Gábor Utca and you will almost feel like you are stepping back in history, since there are so many sights from the 17th century and the 18th century situated here. Close by and on the northern side of the county hall, the Gyor tourist information kiosk of Tourinform is situated on the Arpad Utca.
Gyori Varoshaza (The Gyor City Hall)
Address: Győr, Városház tér 1, 9021, Hungary
Tel.: +36 96 500 100
The Gyor City Hall is amongst the city's most beautiful and recognisable attractions, and stands close to Bisinger Park, where its tall central tower stands proudly above the trees. Famed for its palatial appearance, stone columns, arched windows and highly detailed stonework, the City Hall has been used ever since the 16th century. The clock tower is the building's main feature and offers a beautifully ornate copper roof, being flanked by two much smaller towers.
Open hours: daily, view from exterior only
Admission: free
Address: Győr, Városház tér 1, 9021, Hungary
Tel.: +36 96 500 100
The Gyor City Hall is amongst the city's most beautiful and recognisable attractions, and stands close to Bisinger Park, where its tall central tower stands proudly above the trees. Famed for its palatial appearance, stone columns, arched windows and highly detailed stonework, the City Hall has been used ever since the 16th century. The clock tower is the building's main feature and offers a beautifully ornate copper roof, being flanked by two much smaller towers.
Open hours: daily, view from exterior only
Admission: free
The Bésci Kapu Tér (Becsi Kapu Square)
Address: Bécsi kapu tér, Gyor 9021 Hungary
The Bésci Kapu Tér is one of the most beautiful squares in Győr. Nearly all of the buildings are monuments with baroque, Louis Seize styled and early classicism styled elevation.
The square was bordered on the north side with the Sforza Bastion and Chapter Hill (Káptalandomb), on the east side with the Szabadsajtó Street, on the south side with the Kármelita Church, and it had walls at the Rába river from the middle of the 16th century, and now it has the Rába-kettős bridge.
Located on the eastern side of the square is the Ott House. It Is known for its elevation. The elevation is one floor higher than the building itself. The other building that is at the corner of the Szabadsajtó street and the Bécsi kapu square is one of the oldest buildings in Győr still standing.
Address: Bécsi kapu tér, Gyor 9021 Hungary
The Bésci Kapu Tér is one of the most beautiful squares in Győr. Nearly all of the buildings are monuments with baroque, Louis Seize styled and early classicism styled elevation.
The square was bordered on the north side with the Sforza Bastion and Chapter Hill (Káptalandomb), on the east side with the Szabadsajtó Street, on the south side with the Kármelita Church, and it had walls at the Rába river from the middle of the 16th century, and now it has the Rába-kettős bridge.
Located on the eastern side of the square is the Ott House. It Is known for its elevation. The elevation is one floor higher than the building itself. The other building that is at the corner of the Szabadsajtó street and the Bécsi kapu square is one of the oldest buildings in Győr still standing.
Káptalan Domb (Chapter Hill) / Gyor Cathedral
Address: 9025 Győr, Káptalandomb . 12. (Magyarország)
Tel.: +36 96 618 304
The Chapter Hill is the oldest part of Győr. The whole area is where the castle stood in the Middle Ages. There were more streets on Chapter Hill with little opening alleys toward the Danube in the 17th-18th century which were built in later. Now the Chapter Hill has two squares (Apor Vilmos Püspök square and Gutenberg square) and only one street, called the “Chapter Hill”.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free
Address: 9025 Győr, Káptalandomb . 12. (Magyarország)
Tel.: +36 96 618 304
The Chapter Hill is the oldest part of Győr. The whole area is where the castle stood in the Middle Ages. There were more streets on Chapter Hill with little opening alleys toward the Danube in the 17th-18th century which were built in later. Now the Chapter Hill has two squares (Apor Vilmos Püspök square and Gutenberg square) and only one street, called the “Chapter Hill”.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free
Széchenyi Tér / Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
Address: 9022 Győr, Széchenyi tér (Magyarország)
Tel.: +36 96 315 988
The Széchenyi Tér is vast and was used as the city's marketplace for many years during the Middle Ages. Attractions on the southern side of the Széchenyi Tér include the breathtaking Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, which dates from the early 1640s and features both ceiling paintings and white plaster side chapels. Alongside the Benedictine Church of St. Ignatius Loyola is the Szécheny Pharmacy Museum, together with countless cultural sights worth searching out.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free
Address: 9022 Győr, Széchenyi tér (Magyarország)
Tel.: +36 96 315 988
The Széchenyi Tér is vast and was used as the city's marketplace for many years during the Middle Ages. Attractions on the southern side of the Széchenyi Tér include the breathtaking Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, which dates from the early 1640s and features both ceiling paintings and white plaster side chapels. Alongside the Benedictine Church of St. Ignatius Loyola is the Szécheny Pharmacy Museum, together with countless cultural sights worth searching out.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free
Synagogue
Address: Kossuth Lajos Utca 5, 9025 Gyor, Hungary
Tel.: +36 20 425 2660
The Gyor Synagogue was constructed in the 1870s and has recently been restored. Lying across the river and boasting a rather highly decorated cupola, which is octagonal in shape, the synagogue offers visitors a number of specific attractions, such as both galleries and a must-see tabernacle. The music academy is situated next door and was once a popular Jewish school.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge
Address: Kossuth Lajos Utca 5, 9025 Gyor, Hungary
Tel.: +36 20 425 2660
The Gyor Synagogue was constructed in the 1870s and has recently been restored. Lying across the river and boasting a rather highly decorated cupola, which is octagonal in shape, the synagogue offers visitors a number of specific attractions, such as both galleries and a must-see tabernacle. The music academy is situated next door and was once a popular Jewish school.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge
János Xánthus Museum
Address: Széchenyi Tér 5, 9022 Gyor, Hungary
Tel: +36 96 310 588
The János Xánthus Museum only really warrants a look and contains a wealth of displays related to local Hungarian history. There are also a series of collections exhibited and these include coins, stamps and even some period furniture.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday
April to September - 10:00 to 18:00
October to March - 10:00 to 14:00
Admission: charge, discounts for students and seniors.
Address: Széchenyi Tér 5, 9022 Gyor, Hungary
Tel: +36 96 310 588
The János Xánthus Museum only really warrants a look and contains a wealth of displays related to local Hungarian history. There are also a series of collections exhibited and these include coins, stamps and even some period furniture.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday
April to September - 10:00 to 18:00
October to March - 10:00 to 14:00
Admission: charge, discounts for students and seniors.
