May 11, 2018 · The bronze statue of the famous Hungarian dramatist stands on a simple square pedestal in front of the Carmelite church in the old town of Gyor. The poet is portrayed in a standing pose holding a book in his left hand. It is worth a short visit as part of …

Jan 26, 2020 · On niches on either side of the portal are statues of the famous Carmelites, Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross. The most valuable works inside are the altar and side altars, designed in the 1720s by the Carmelite monk Ferenc Richter.

Nov 18, 2019 · Gyor, like most European cities, is home to a host of beautiful statues. Located in one of the city intersections, the Boatman Sculpture is a quirky statue a beat apart from the others. It depicts a boat with big river waves and a struggling boatman.

May 14, 2019 · According to available information, the Arch of the Covenant is one of the most beautiful relics of Gyor from the age of Baroque that stands in Gutenberg Square in front of Town Hall. It is a beautiful monument with a statue of angels carrying the arch.

You can't miss this sculpture; although it's one of many sculptures in Gyor, this one is in an intersection in mid city. Seems to be a meeting place for locals and lost tourists, so it's a great people watching spot.

Aug 30, 2024 · On the facade, which has the characteristic Baroque volutes and pilasters, there’s a image of the Virgin Mary in pediment. On niches on either side of the portal are statues of the famous Carmelites, Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross. The most valuable works inside are the altar and side altars.

One of the city’s slogans is “City of Water”, and it’s no wonder since it’s surrounded by rivers. Gyor carries water as a central theme throughout, from its numerous public artworks (most sculptures feature water in one form or another) to its leisure activities.

Apr 26, 2024 · The most important of Gyor monuments is the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, the seat of the Diocese of Gyor. It dates back to the early 11th …

Feb 22, 2023 · According to the legend, the statue of the Virgin Mary used to be located in another church in Gyor, but it was moved to the Benedictine Church because of its miraculous powers. Everyone believed that the statue had the ability …

At the four corners of the monument are statues of saints, St. Stephen, St. John the Baptist, St. Anthony of Padua and...