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The first large settlement in Győr dates back to the 5th century BCE, inhabited by Celts.

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Gyor

Hungary

Country
Hungary
Population
132.0K
Coordinates
47.69, 17.65
960th most populous city in the world

Győr is the main city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and – halfway between Budapest and Vienna – situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. It is the sixth largest city in Hungary, and one of its seven main regional centres.

From the “History” section

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During the Ottoman occupation, Győr was burned down by its commander Kristóf Lamberg to prevent it from falling into Turkish hands.

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Gyor

Hungary

Country
Hungary
Population
132.0K
Coordinates
47.69, 17.65
960th most populous city in the world

Győr is the main city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and – halfway between Budapest and Vienna – situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. It is the sixth largest city in Hungary, and one of its seven main regional centres.

From the “History” section

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Győr's climate is classified as oceanic climate closely bordering on a humid subtropical climate.

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Gyor

Hungary

Country
Hungary
Population
132.0K
Coordinates
47.69, 17.65
960th most populous city in the world

Győr is the main city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and – halfway between Budapest and Vienna – situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. It is the sixth largest city in Hungary, and one of its seven main regional centres.

From the “Climate” section

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Győr is home to the Győri ETO KC, which has won the Champions League in handball multiple times, including in 2013 and 2024.

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Gyor

Hungary

Country
Hungary
Population
132.0K
Coordinates
47.69, 17.65
960th most populous city in the world

Győr is the main city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and – halfway between Budapest and Vienna – situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. It is the sixth largest city in Hungary, and one of its seven main regional centres.

From the “Sports” section

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