Recommendations

Göltl Cross

Built heritage

Hungary, 9161 Győrsövényház Petőfi Sándor u. 85

The town's richest farmer of the time, Márton Göltl had it built in 1875. The Association for Győrsövényház had it renovated in 2014.

Belfry

Built heritage

Hungary, 9161 Győrsövényház

Built in 1926, it was used as a fire tower for a time.

Statue of the Good Shepherd

Built heritage

Hungary, 9161 Győrsövényház Petőfi Sándor u.

Built by János Husz and Mária Göltl in 1920, renovated in 2000.

Ménfői csata emlékműve

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9012 Győr-Ménfőcsanak Temetőpark

On July 5, 1044, Péter, supported by Holy Roman Emperor Henry III defeated Sámuel Aba in what later became known as the Battle of Ménfő. An emblazoned marble block was erected in 1994 in the cemetery garden to commemorate the significant historical events of Ménfőcsanak, thus the Battle of Ménfőcsanak as well.

Stone Cross

Built heritage

Hungary, 9161 Győrsövényház Gárdonyi Géza u 186.

Finished in 1830 in classicist style. It is considered to e a monument. The congregation had it renovated in 2014.

Rákóczi stone and carved woodedn grave marker (kopjafa)

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9012 Győr-Ménfőcsanak Kuruc u.

The stone and carved grave marker (kopjafa) commemorate Rákóczi's War of Independence. According to legend Rákóczi himself was here, but in reality, it was János Bottyán.

Battle of Győr Memorial

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9028 Győr-Kismegyer Emlékpark

The Battle of Győr (Kismegyer June 14, 1809) was the only battle of the Napoleonic Wars fought on Hungarian soil as well as the last conflict in which the forces of Hungarian nobles’ uprising took part. The monument was built on the site of the battle to honor the heroes who fell here.

Sailor's Riverside Restaurant

Economic and cultural heritage

Hungary, 9022 Győr Káposztás köz 1.

The Sailor's Riverside Restaurant is located on Dunakapu Square, an establishment serving traditional Hungarian fare and popular with locals as well as visitors. Among its well-liked dishes are the Szigetköz specialty, vinegar fish as well as the traditional Hungarian Fisherman's soup.

Bástya sétány (Bastion Promenade)

Built heritage

Hungary, 9021 Győr Várfal sétány

On Bástya sétány (Bastion Promenade) under the castle wall by the bank of the Rába river stands the life-size statue of Saint Stephen. The ornamental cannons brought from Vienna in the 19th century can also be seen here. When you walk along the riverside promenade, it is worth going all the way to Dunakapu Square to take in the view.