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There is no dearth of Things to do in Gyor. Gyor, situated in the northwestern part of Hungary, is home to many artifacts and edifices. It is primarily these tourist attraction sites that have accounted for the growth of tourism in this part of the Hungarian realm. There are plenty of other Things to do in Gyor as well.

There are many Christian and non-Christian sites in Gyor. Gyor tours have in fact become synonymous with sightseeing as there is so much to see in this place. Towers, monuments, cathedrals, treasuries and museums – here at Gyor the tourists will get to see all these. One of the renowned sites is the Ark of the Covenant Monument. This is a 26ft tall Baroque monument. What is worth noticing in this structure are the two angels with outstretched hands, signifying an appeal against the violation of the Blessed Sacrament.

A visit to the Cathedral of Virgin Mary definitely features in the itinerary of Things to do in Gyor is the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. This Romanesque building was established during the 11th century. One of the distinguishing characteristic of this particular building is the combination of baroque style, 18th century classicism and traits of the Turkish art in its structural design. Also, Maulbertsch’s paintings in the aisle reflect the painter’s ability to beautifully express even the most complex emotions and situations.

Vienna Gate Square was formerly known as “Republic Square”. This edifice also reflects the Baroque style of architecture. Next to this structure is the Carmelite church. In the Republic square, the tourists will get to see the memorial tomb of the famous Hungarian dramatist, Károly Kisfaludy. There are many more such sites that the tourists should see on their tours to Gyor. Some of them are:

• Bishop's Castle
• Chapel of St Ladislaus
• Hungarian Old People's Home
• Kisfaludy Theatre
• Széchenyi tér