Bishop's Castle, Győr
Püspökvár
The bishop's castle beside the cathedral. Climb the medieval tower for views over the Rába, the Mosoni Danube and the red roofs of the old town.
Bishop's Castle stands right beside the cathedral. It was originally a medieval fortress built on the site of the Roman camp of Arrabona, and was later converted into a bishop's residence. The towers and underground defensive works are open to visitors, and climbing the tower offers views over the confluence of three rivers and the whole old town. The castle also commemorates Bishop Vilmos Apor, who was shot by Soviet soldiers in 1945 while protecting women who had sought refuge. A visit together with the cathedral takes about an hour. Tickets are fairly cheap, and opening hours are shorter in winter.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Győr Cathedral
- Bécsi kapu tér & Carmelite Church
- Radó Island
- Ark of the Covenant Monument
- Iron Stump House
- Széchenyi Square
- Rába Quelle Thermal Spa
- Benedictine Church of St. Ignatius