 Győr, this mellow and colourful town is situated half way between Vienna and Budapest, and hosts a vast array of architectural, cultural and natural treasures.
Győr, Hungary’s 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 Gyõr are the memorials of 1000-year-old Hungarian Christianity. Saint István (Stephan) founded the Episcopate of Gyõr together with the first dioceses one thousand years ago. The Basilica and the Bishop’s Castle erected on Káptalandomb (the Chapter Hill) are symbols of the Christianity of West-Hungary.
Gyõr 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 Gyõr along the rivers. The medicinal waters, the landscape and the cultural-historical treasures of the environment: the Szigetköz water-land and the Pannonhalma Hills allure people who want to have a rest or relaxation.
The Rába-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.
Szigetköz and its Neighbourhood
 Szigetköz is the name of the largest island in the country surrounded by the Big and the Moson Danube. It was built by the alluvial deposit of the river water so it is no wonder it is also called "the gift of the Danube". Its rich fauna and flora awaits all lovers of nature.
Beside the branches of the Danube, several artificial lakes promising successful fishing make the vicinity of Szigetköz a real paradise for fishermen. An international cycle path goes through Szigetköz but the dykes and the by-roads are also ideal for cyclists due to low circulation of traffic.
Lipót's main touristic attraction is the newly renovated and extended thermal and scheme pools. The six pools are filled with water from 2000m deep and of 65 °C. This esteemed thermal water containing iodine and sulphide and not only serves as a means of entertainment but also of curing various diseases both by drinking and inhaling.
All the sights of Hédervár are linked to the Hédervár family who gave their name to the village.
The most distinguished building here is the three-storey castle. It has three corner-towers and combines several artistic styles. There is a park around the castle, in which some very rare plants can be found among others.
Where to sleep?
Summer accommodation in the Famulus Student Hostel !
Price: 8 EUR / person / night
 Optional programs:
- Visiting the sights of Győr
- Rába Quelle thermal and adventure bath
- Adventure tour in Mextrém park
- Visiting the Rodeo Ranch of Gyirmót
- Bicycle rental
- Tour in Szigetköz
- Árkád shopping centre
- Some activities in the student hostel, like pool, bowling and squash
Cultural programs in Győr:
- Four Seasons Art Festival (from the 14 of July – to the 31 of August)
- Arts Festival of Baroque Nostalgia (from the 13th to the 15th of August)
More information you can find on www.hotelfamulus.hu .
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