The Benedictine monastery, built in honour of St. Martin by Grand Prince Géza in 996, has been a prominent foundation for the Hungarian and European history and culture of the last millennium. The buildings of the monastery preserve the messages of the different eras, yet their complex expresses unity in its diversity. The special historical objects and rich cultural heritage seen here are given a special beauty by the fact that they are still used by a living community of monks for their original purpose. The Archabbey, part of the World Heritage, has been proclaiming the motto of St. Benedict, the founder of the order, for more than a thousand years: “Ora et Labora!” (“Pray and work!”). Pannonhalma is a place where the unity of the soul, the spirit and the body become a tangible reality.

The parts of the Abbey that can be visited include the basilica, the lower church, the cloister, and the library. Strengthening for the soul!

The Foliage Educational Trail near the Saint Maurus (Boldog Mór) Lookout Tower was completed in 2018. It also functions as a lookout point with its length of almost 80 metres. Its highest point is 14 metres above ground level.

The wood-covered walkway with metal supports has the shape of a fish, one of the oldest Christian symbols. From the lookout point at the head of the fish, we can see the houses of Pannonhalma and the hilly landscape behind it. A heart-warming sight! You can also take a romantic walk with your partner nearby.

Many flavours welcome you in the centre of Győr. In addition to the traditional Hungarian cuisine, you will be captivated by the deservedly popular Mediterranean dishes or the steaks in the English pubs if you allow yourself to be tempted. And why would you not?

Available restaurants:

La Mareda Restaurant

Creative dishes prepared by combining Hungarian cuisine with Mediterranean cuisine.

John Bull Pub

A true English experience of life with delicious steaks and food specialities.

Marha jó! (Good Beef!) Steak Bar

Steaks baked on lava stone (by the guest), culinary delicacies. Unparalleled experience and food in one place.

La Dolce Vita Restaurant & Pizzeria Győr

Daniele Carrera opened the “gates of Győr” to the lovers of Italian cuisine almost a decade and a half ago. He brought us the traditional flavours of the gastronomy of Italy and his native region, Calabria.

Pálffy Restaurant

One of Győr's most popular restaurants, which is also a meeting place and a venue for community events, waits for its guests with a wide selection of drinks and food, a salad bar, and real ice cream specialities.

At the Szent László (Saint Ladislaus) Visitor Centre on Káptalandomb (Basilica Museum), and Püspökvár (Bishop’s Castle) - Lookout Tower, Chapter’s House, Vilmos Apor de Altorja Memorial Exhibition, Diocesan Treasury and Library, Museum House - visitors can learn the history of the diocese of Győr and the town.

The founding of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady is connected to the name of King St. Stephen. In its first form it was built in Romanesque style during the 11th century and was rebuilt in Gothic style after the Tartar invasion. The church was badly damaged after the Turkish invasion, and it was rebuilt in early Baroque style. The current Louis XVI style calotte was made in the 1680s. The final design of the interior of the church was completed in the 1780s; the frescoes on the walls and the ceiling, which can still be seen today, were painted back then. The cathedral was raised to the rank of a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1996. The attraction of the northern side-aisle, the image of the Weeping Virgin Mary, was brought from Ireland in 1655, which sweated blood on 17th March 1697, on the Feast of St. Patrick.

In the 15th century, János Héderváry had a chapel built on the right side of the cathedral, where the masterpiece of the medieval Hungarian art of goldsmith’s work, the relic-holder bust of our knight king St. Ladislaus, is preserved. The marble tomb of the martyred bishop, Vilmos Apor de Altorja, is also found in the chapel.

Püspökvár is the seat of the millennial diocese of Győr, and its interesting attraction is the residential tower from the 13th century. There is a wonderful view from the top, and an exhibition of the life and work of Vilmos Apor de Altorja can be visited in its cellars.

On the Aradi Vértanúk (Martyrs of Arad) street stands a heart-shaped, metal-framed love padlock wall, which was created by János Hauk in 2000. It became popular with the lovers very quickly; today it weighs 300 to 400 kilograms and has more than 6,500 padlocks. There is still room for more padlocks, and if it runs out of places, it will be expanded with new “padlocking opportunities”.

The inscription calls all lovers to action. "Padlock your love at the wall of love!" Simple, traditional, and even bicycle padlocks were placed on the wall of lovers, together with the names of the loving couples. Do you already have one?

Where else could this tour end than at the place where love is made official? Győr's imposing wedding halls are located in the Zichy Palace, one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the town.

In the Baroque era, the aristocratic way of life required that also the external appearance of the rural castles and city palaces expresses the social position and wealth of the owner. The impressive architectural tools of this effort were the carefully composed arrays of ornate reception areas, staircases, and rooms connected to the latter. Its traces are visible in the Zichy Palace today.

The palace gained its current appearance in 2018 when the Mirror Salon and the Great Hall were interconnected. In addition to weddings, these halls also serve as a special venue for literary and musical evenings.

It is a remarkable fact from the palace's history that its gate, richly decorated with statues, rivalled that of the gates seen in the country's old capital, Bratislava, during the second half of the 1700s.