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Millennial Memorial Cross

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9171 Győrújfalu

A double wooden cross surrounded by evergreens.

Yellow Castle - Csallóköz Museum

Built heritage

Slovakia, 929 01 Dunaszerdahely Múzejná 202/2

The originally Baroque style castle was converted to classicist style in the 1800s. Today, this two-story structure is considered to be among Dunajská Streda's monument buildings. In the small park around it, we will find a wooden statue of György Lipcsei. The building houses the Csallóköz Museum. The permanent exhibition comprises 17 thematic units providing a comprehensive and faithful representation of the lives of the people living here. The ground floor houses archeological artifacts and fossils, the first floor features ethnographic and historical materials. 

Győrújfalu Lutheran Church

Built heritage

Hungary, 9171 Győrújfalu Mártírok útja

Its bell is from 1866, the altar painting is the work of Ödön Raksányi. The bronze crucifix on the altar and the candelabra were created by Andor Shima, a goldsmith from Győr.

Győr National Theater

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9022 Győr Czuczor Gergely utca 7.

The theater is located in downtown Győr, it was built between 1973 and 1978. The theater took on its current name in 1992, previously it was named after Károly Kisfaludy. It has three departments and two venues, the large stage is capable of seating 663 people, whilst the chamber can seat 120. The institution has its own workshop house. The troupe performs prosaic and musical pieces, including musicals, operas, operettas, dramas, plays, comedies, and tragicomedies. In front of the cash desk, we can see the bust of Károly Kisfaludy, a work by the sculptor Károly Antal. The director of the theater is Péter Forgács, a recipient of the Mari Jázsai Prize. The troupe includes several other recipients of the prize as well as otherwise renowned actors.

Vaskakas Puppet Theater

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9022 Győr Czuczor Gergely utca 17.

The building has been in the service of the arts for over eighty years, today it is the home of the Vaskakas (Iron Rooster) Puppet Theater. Puppet theater is a genre not meant for any specific age group, thus, the theater features productions for adults and adolescents as well. In the Bartók Room, apart from the puppet shows, guest productions are also featured, pop and classical music concerts, literary readings, prosaic theater productions, folk dance, modern dance, and ballet performances. The city's cultural renown is largely due to the Győrkőcfesztivál (Children's Festival) established in 2008, which has become the largest event of its kind not only in Hungary but throughout Central Europe.

Church of Christ the King

Built heritage

Hungary, 9171 Győrújfalu Mártírok útja

The church was consecrated in 1937 for the feast of Christ the King.

Károly Flesch Cultural Center

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9200 Mosonmagyaróvár Erkel Ferenc u. 14.

The Flesch Center located in the heart of Mosonmagyaróvár and the Szigetköz is a multifunctional place of public education and enrichment which includes theater productions, concerts, exhibitions, a festival office, non-profit organization, information and leisure centers, a basic school of the arts and a modern art center.

World War Memorial

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9171 Győrújfalu Mártírok útja

A stone memorial column with names of those who died heroically. It was last renovated in 2010.

Benedek Csaplár Municipal Cultural Center

Economic and cultural heritage

Slovakia, 929 01 Dunaszerdahely Korzo Bélu Bartóka 788/1

The center for the arts is located in the city center of Dunajská Streda and offers a rich array of cultural and leisure programs. Among the troupes operating from here are the Aranykert (Golden Garden) Puppet Theater and the Rivalda Theater, which has grown into a municipal theater.