Complicated patterns, rich ornamentation, monumentality, strong contrasts and dynamism, these are the main stylistic traits of the Baroque age. The city of Győr is almost synonymous with Baroque becoming the defining style of art during the Turkish occupation of Hungary, as it is considered to be one of the most important centers of the Baroque period. However, the style was popular in other towns and villages of the region too. Seek out these beautiful buildings and sculptures and experience the spirit of the Baroque period.

Curious to see where Napoleon’s armies faced off with Hungarian nobles, where the battle for the Hungarian throne was fought in the early middle ages, or whether Ferenc Rakoczi II fought in our county? On this tour you will find out why the victory our ancestors won against the Eastern Frank army at the end of the battle of Bratislava was so significant and how Győr pays its respects to the heroes of the World Wars. A trip through space and time! Come with us and experience living history.

The main events of the 1956 revolution took place in Budapest, but other rural municipalities also joined in the capital’s demands for freedom. What happened in the towns and cities of Győr-Moson-Sopron County over the course of those days? Our tour features five locations to elaborate on what transpired, providing a reminder of what happened in those fateful hours. The book titled the Freedom Fight in Győr-Sopron county details one of the most important events in recent Hungarian history.