Hotel Kalvaria

General Info

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* Tourism Office
9021 Gyõr
Árpád utca, 32

- Tel.: (+36) 96 311 771
- Fax: (+36) 96 311 771

- Internet: www.gyor.hu
- Internet: www.gyortourism.hu

- E. mail: gyor@tourinfo.hu

Gyor Cathedral - exterior

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This sculptural relief is a new addition to the attractive cityscape of Gyor. It was created to commemorate the 1000th years of Christianity among the Magyars, and unveiled in 2001. It stands opposite the "front doors" of the Cathedral.

GYoR, THE CITY OF MEETINGS

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"Mellow and colourful town"

Gyor, this mellow and colourful town is situated half way between Vienna and Budapest, and hosts a vast array of architectural, cultural and natural treasures.

The radial road network of the settlement connects Slovakia from the north, Austria from the west, Lake Balaton from the south and Budapest from the east to the town, the heart of Kisalf?ld ( The Small Plains). The Gyorairport opened not long ago makes the town accessible by air as well.

Gyor, Hungarys second richest town in historic buildings outside Budapest has won Europe-award for the protection of the historic buildings, in acknowledgment of the reconstruction of the Baroque centre of the town. Churches, palaces, museums, characteristic corner-balconies and narrow lanes, all reminders of a historic past, invite visitors to take a walk in the centre of the town.

Our sacral monuments in and around Gyor are the memorials of 1000-year-old Hungarian Christianity. Saint Istvan (Stephan) founded the Episcopate of Gyor together with the first dioceses one thousand years ago. The Basilica and the Bishoos Castle erected on Koptalandomb (the Chapter Hill) are symbols of the Christianity of West-Hungary.

Gyor is a town of festivals where friends of the arts and those who are eager for a high-quality relaxation can find attractive programmes all the year round.

This lively settlement with buoyant economic and commercial development offers splendid opportunities also for the representatives of business life to meet here.

Nature embraces and weaves through Gyor along the rivers. The medicinal waters, the landscape and the cultural-historical treasures of the environment: the Szigetkz water-land and the Pannonhalma Hills allure people who want to have a rest or relaxation.

The Raba-Quelle Bath, the bath of meetings has been recently opened in the city of meetings. Through its

services it creates additional excellent opportunities for an active holiday, for recovery or relaxation