Püspökvár
Püspökvár, or the Bishop’s Castle, stands prominently on Káptalandomb’s highest point where the Mosoni-Duna and Rába rivers converge. As Győr’s oldest and most significant monument, it served as the residence and administrative center for the Catholic bishops from at least the 13th century onward. Its imposing medieval structure reflects centuries of religious and political authority in the region. The castle’s defenses were continuously reinforced in response to the Ottoman threat. Between 1561 and 1575, it underwent its most extensive transformation, guided by Italian architect Pietro Ferrabosco, adapting Renaissance military architecture to withstand contemporary siege tactics. …
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