Basilica of Gyor Hungary: Baroque Catholic Church

Gyor existed since the ancient times. Being one of the oldest cities of Hungary, it held out the promise of being a treasure trove in terms of historic buildings.

This town once flourished in trade due to its strategic location, at the banks of three criss-crossing rivers. Even today the city is ranked the third largest industrial complex of Hungary.

Gyor Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady

Gyor Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady

Gyor Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady

Sharing here a couple of shots of Gyor Cathedral, against the bright blue sky.

Basilica of Gyor Hungary

The interior of Gyor Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady was simple and elegantly designed. The church belonged to Carmelites who settled there in 1607.

The exteriors of Gyor cathedral is white and simple, the interiors surprisingly grand. The cathedral was rebuilt after being destroyed by the Mongols. After the Turkish period the interior was added in Early Baroque style. The interior was built from 1639to 1645.

Gyor Cathedral Interior


One of the highlights of this cathedral is the ceiling fresco, masterpieces painted between 1772 and 1781 by Franz Anton Maulbertsch.

We saw Hungary’s most precious gold artifacts here. Saint Ladislaus’ Herm a master piece creation is displayed here. This 65-centimetre-tall, gilded silver, cloisonné head reliquary was made between 1400 and 1425. The herm is one of the masterpieces of Hungarian goldsmithery.


The herm was taken to the Győr Cathedral in 1606 to protect it from the Turkish and is still displayed here.

Gyor Cathedral Basilica Tourism Information

Address: Győr, Káptalandomb 12, 9021 Hungary
Google Coordinates: 47.68900912626333, 17.631138086957264
Timings: Open on all days.
Mondays to Saturdays – 7.30 AM to 12 PM, 2 PM to 6.30 PM.
Sundays – 8 AM to 1 PM, 3 PM to 7 PM.
Tickets: No tickets required to visit.

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