The group of statues standing on Győr’s imposing baroque main square, Széchenyi Square, was erected by Lipót Kollonich of Győr in 1686 to commemorate the recapture of Buda from the Turks. The name of the creator of the monument, which is located exactly opposite the entrance of the Benedictine Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, […]

One of the modern artworks of the city is the lens-shaped Pulzus Statue, which turns in 360 degrees and is also one of the most popular selfie spots in the town. It is the work of Zoltán Pál, made in 2015. The diameter of the statue is 4 meters and it also reflects a panoramic […]

This work by Ferenc Lebó once ornamented a fishmonger’s on Apáca Street. Today it is not used for its original function, but it fits perfectly into its new surroundings in Hal (Fish) Lane in the historical downtown among the other trade signs upholding the memory of the golden age of crafts and tradesmen.  

The trade sign was located between the two shops at Dr. Kovács Pál Street 1 and belonged to Ernő Bangha, a merchant of spices and delicatessen. At that time, the beautifully carved wood was protected from the sun and rain by a metal roof. We do not know exactly when it was placed above the […]

A family in Győr has been dealing with blue dyeing since 1906, their shop is located on the corner of Dr. Kovács Pál Street and Jedlik Ányos Street. The trade sign hanging above depicts a blue-dyeing girl and was made by Ferenc Lebó, a sculptor from Győr, in 2015. The trade sign in the street, […]

The Golden Ship trade sign originally ornamented the building at Széchenyi Square 1, where a spice and delicatessen shop was operated. Later, the shop along with its trade sign was moved to its current location. In 1940 a new trade sign, the work of Bandi Schima replaced the old one which is now in the […]

The work known as the Boatman sculpture is located on Baross Gábor Street in Győr, in the middle of the pedestrian street. The work of Iván Paulikovics in 1997 is entitled “Nostalgia” after a passing age, and it is also very popular among Győrs and visitors. The location is a popular meeting place for locals. […]