Gyor is the most important city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Gyor-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and halfway between Budapest and Vienna-situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. It is the sixth largest city in Hungary, and one of its seven main regional centres.

Main sights include: The ancient core of the city is Káptalan Hill at the confluence of three rivers: the Danube, Rába, and Rábca. Puspökvár, the residence of Gyor's bishops, can be easily recognized by its incomplete tower. Gyor's oldest buildings are the 13th-century dwelling tower and the 15th-century Gothic Dóczy Chapel. The cathedral, originally in Romanesque style, was rebuilt in Gothic and Baroque style.

Other sights include:

• Town Hall
• Benedictine church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
• Carmelite church
• Museum of Roman Archaeology

The Pannonhalma Archabbey is located some 20 km (12 miles) outside the town.