Kapuvár, Győr-Moson-Sopron County, Western Transdanubia Region, Hungary
🇭🇺 Kapuvár is a small but ancient town in Győr-Moson-Sopron county, Hungary. The town is known for its thermal water which some believe has hydrotherapeutic properties. It is served by highway 85, and has a train station. It borders the Fertő-Hanság National Park, 15 km (9 miles) from the border station of Pomogy. The settlement was fortified as early as the 11th century and was the estate owned by the Nádasdy family in the 16th century. St. Ann's church contains an ancient cemetery that is still being used. Local gastronomic specialties include "clasp-knife platter of Kapuvár", rolled meat of Hany Istók, slaughterman liver, foreleg ham of Kapuvár, rolled meat of Hanság, fritter-like pastry, rolled crêpes filled with preserves, and "pretzel of Rábaköz". There is one fine-dining restaurant in the village, and a few small cafes. A pleasant collection of small, pretty houses with colorful flower gardens reflects the tranquillity of the surrounding rural area. The village was left largely untouched by Russian influences.
Budapest Time
Kapuvár has a population of over 11,000 people. Kapuvár also forms part of the wider Győr-Moson-Sopron County which has a population of over 463,201 people. Kapuvár is situated near Győr.
Twin Towns - Sister Cities Kapuvár has links with:
🇵🇱 Dębica, Poland 🇸🇰 Veľký Meder, Slovak Republic