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History of Gyõr

by grayfo

Gyõr has been around since the ancient times, with first major settlement dating back to the 5th century BCE when it was inhabited by the Celts. Then the town was called Arrabona, a name that was used for eight centuries with its shortened form still being used as the German (Raab) and Slovak (Ráb) names of the city.

Due to its location, Gyõr prospered greatly in the Middle Ages. The three rivers opened up access to all the trading activities in the area. Unfortunately the town was brazed to the ground towards the end of the Middle Ages when its then ruler decided he was unable to defend it.

View of the Carmelite Church

by 1courage

----> you will see the view of the Carmelite church, a famous landmark of the city. It`s there where the "beaten path" sights begin.
But first you must go back to the bridge, and as since the river isn`t too wide, you can get to the other side quickly., to the Bécsi Kapu (Vienna Gate) square.
But let`s remain a bit at this wonderful church----->

Gyõr

by grayfo

Gyõr, the city of three rivers (called Arrabona at Roman times) is the most important city in Northwest-Hungary, the capital of Gyõr-Moson-Sopron County. Gyõr is on one of the main roads through Central Europe, halfway between Budapest and Vienna. The city is the sixth largest in Hungary and claims to be the second richest in historic buildings outside of Budapest.

" Useful websites: - "

Official Website
Gyõr Tourist Information
Hotel Finder

" Twinned With: - "

Brasov - Romania
Bryansk - Russia
Colmar - France
Erfurt - Germany
Kuopio - Finland
Nazareth - Israel
Poznañ - Poland
Sindelfingen - Germany
Wuhan - China