Fun facts about Gyor
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The first large settlement in Győr dates back to the 5th century BCE, inhabited by Celts.
Gyor
Hungary
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.
Gyor
Hungary
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.
Gyor
Hungary
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.
Gyor
Hungary
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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