Győr and Pannonhalma for Explorers - 3 days

Káptalandomb has been Győr’s town centre for centuries, and home to the Bishop’s Castle and the Bishop’s Palace. The palace is the most perfectly preserved bishop’s residence from the Middle Ages in all of Hungary.

The building has always served as a bishop’s residence – with the exception of the first two centuries of the modern era – and continues as such to this day. One of Hungary’s most sacred relics, the Holy Crown, had numerous stays here.

One of the unique features of the Bishop’s Castle is the tower house originating from the 13th century. The top awaits those who are willing to climb some steps for a wonderful view, while in the cellars you can view the exhibition on the life and work of Vilmos Apor.

The Bishop’s Palace, which is connected to the tower house, has some valuable details to offer. The marvellous Baroque staircase was built in the second half of the 18th century, while the palace’s chapel was built by Bishop Orbán of Nagylucse in 1487. The neo-Gothic features were added later, however, the building survived in its original form. Its three tracery windows and the fine star-shaped ceiling is an aesthetic creation of Gothic architecture.

Győr Synagogue dates back to the 19th century. The town’s Jewish community decided to build it in 1861. The building was raised based on the plans of Károly Benkó in Art Nouveau style, with a touch of historicism on a plot of approximately 2 square kilometres.

Győr Synagogue is a fundamental building of the reformed school. For a long time, it served as the template for synagogues to be constructed in other cities, largely due to its excellent integration into the metropolitan environment.

Today, it serves as a museum building and hosts cultural events.

Visiting a zoo is always exciting and one of the best family activities ever, especially if it is committed to contributing to saving endangered animals, plants and habitats.

You can visit the more than 500 animals of 100 species in the main exhibits, where they live in similar conditions to their natural habitat. Walking along shady trees in a well-groomed environment, the zoo offers a rich array of sights, ranging from carnivores to herbivores, birds and reptiles. Afterwards, you can discuss which one is each family member’s favourite!