Győr walking tour & city guide
A baroque city where three rivers meet.
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Győr, halfway between Budapest and Vienna, is a charming baroque city at the meeting of three rivers. Its old town is full of corner balconies, squares and churches.
The old town
Széchenyi Square is the heart of the old town, surrounded by baroque buildings. The Cathedral on Chapter Hill holds a precious medieval reliquary. Look out for the ornate corner balconies on many houses.
Around Győr
Pannonhalma Archabbey, a UNESCO-listed Benedictine monastery founded in 996, sits on a hilltop nearby.
Good to know
Győr lies on the main railway line between Budapest and Vienna, which makes it an easy stop for a few hours or a night. Its old town is compact, with pedestrian streets, cafés and a lively atmosphere thanks to its university and theater.
The Rába Quelle thermal bath is a relaxing stop, and the riverside paths are good for walks.
A walk through the old town
Start at Széchenyi Square, with its baroque Benedictine church and the column of the Virgin Mary. Walk up to Chapter Hill, where the cathedral holds the gold herm of King Ladislaus, a precious reliquary bust. The Bishop's Castle has a tower with a fine view of the rivers.
Look for the corner balconies decorating the old houses, and the Ark of the Covenant monument. The riverside by the Rába is a pleasant place to stroll in the evening.
Top sights in Győr
- 1
Széchenyi Square
The baroque main square.
- 2
Győr Cathedral
On Chapter Hill.
- 3
Bishop's Castle
A medieval castle tower.
- 4
Riverbanks
Where three rivers meet.
- 5
Pannonhalma Archabbey
A UNESCO-listed abbey.
Food markets & where to eat in Győr
Széchenyi Square
Cafés and restaurants.
Baross Street
The main pedestrian street.
Market hall
Local produce.
Food to try in Győr
Goulash
Hungary's classic soup.
Lángos
Fried dough.
Pannonhalma wine
From the abbey's vineyards.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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