Káptalandomb, Chapter Hill (Győr Hungary)

Description

The Chapter Hill is the oldest part of Győr; this is where the Roman settlement of Arrabona was located, and it was here that Stephen I established the seat of the bishopric and the castellan's office in the 11th century. Consequently, the first cathedral, the bishop`s buildings and the houses belonging to the cathedral chapter were built here, from which the district later took its name.

The entire area as we know it today was built on the site of the former medieval castle. In the 17th and 18th centuries, several streets ran through the area of Chapter Hill; the narrow lanes were open towards the Danube, but over time they were built up. Today`s Chapter Hill has two squares (Vilmos Apor Square and Gutenberg Square) and a single street called "Káptalandomb" ("Chapter Hill").

There are several attractions here:
* Bishop's Castle with Observation Tower
* Memorial exhibition in memory of Blessed Vilmos Apor
* LEGENDA AUREA - Under the spell of relics
* JAURINUM - The treasury of Győr Cathedral
* Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady
* Triangle Gallery
* Library and exhibition space of the Diocesan Collection Centre of Győr