Győr, Regional center in Western Transdanubia, Hungary
Győr sits in northwestern Hungary at the confluence of several rivers, including the Rába, Rábca, and Danube. The old town rises on a hill above the meeting point and forms a compact core of narrow lanes and small squares.
The Celts founded a settlement here before the Romans built the town of Arrabona in the first century BCE. During the Middle Ages, the fortress on the hill took shape and remains a defining feature today.
The theater hosts regular performances throughout the season and draws audiences from across the region for both classical and modern works. The bishop's palace remains an active symbol of the religious tradition that shaped the city over many centuries.
Regular trains connect the town with Vienna and Budapest, making it easy for travelers to reach either capital. The railway station sits close to the center, and most sights are within walking distance from there.
The medieval cathedral on the hill preserves wall paintings from the 13th century that rank among the oldest in Hungary. The oldest surviving reliquary in the country is also housed there.
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