Szombathely

Place description

Szombathely is the seat of Vas County. In addition to Győr, it is a regional centre of spiritual and cultural life, education, health care, services, commerce, tourism and public administration. Szombathely preserves and promotes its historic atmosphere, spirituality and architectural status.
Szombathely is one of the attractive touristic sites in Vas County and the region, you can easily access other historical sites and memorial facilities from there. Visitors can use well-built bicycle roads, parks and woods. The continuous renewal of the city centre and the busy cultural and sports life of the city are also attractive. The cultural development of the city is ensured by its institutions. Public areas are full of flowers, parks and green areas are in good condition, and public places have a uniform appearance, so the county seat of Vas was awarded first prize in the category of large cities in the competition For a Floral Hungary.

Tourist attractions in the town and surrounding areas:

Szombathely Archbishop’s Archives
Basilica
‘Járdányi Paulovics István’ Ruins
Archbishop’s Palace
Treasury of the Szombathely Arch Diocese - Sala Terrena
‘Smidt’ Museum
Iseum
Szombathely Gallery
Synagogue
Saint Elizabeth Church
Saint Martin Church
Savaria Museum
Kámon Arboretum of the Forestry Institute
Vasi Museum Village
Franciscan Garden
Historic Theme Park
Savaria Legion’s Warehouses
Adventure City
Lake Spa
Arena Savaria