Zsira: Manor House, Church and Golf Course

• Construction of the manor house in Zsira-Gyüleviz probably began in 1739.
• The present-day St. Lawrence Church was built in 1885 using the remains of the church that burned down in 1848.
• Since 2024, the golf course near Zsira has had 18 holes.

The dates mark different stages. Construction of the manor house is dated to 1739, though with the qualification “probably.” For the church, the fire that destroyed its predecessor in 1848 and the construction of the present-day church in 1885 follow one another chronologically. The use of remains physically connects the two church buildings. This makes it possible to consider their different construction histories without equating the uncertain start of work on the manor house with the dated events surrounding the church.

Since 2024, the golf course near Zsira has had 18 holes. If golf is a factor in choosing your destination, check current playing and booking options before making concrete plans. The town’s history and this leisure activity offer different perspectives on Zsira; which ones matter for your stay depends on your travel interests.

The Fertő/Neusiedler See cultural landscape lies within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron. It includes Eurasia’s westernmost steppe lake, as well as wetlands, saline soils, reed beds and shoreline areas. Lake Neusiedl forms the core of Fertő-Hanság National Park; its Hungarian section has been protected since 1977. The Fertő-táj cultural landscape was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status on 13 December 2001. The landscape description, protected status and World Heritage designation are distinct regional points of reference.

Within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron, the 8,272-hectare Pannonhalma Landscape Protection Area is another major landscape attraction. Key areas of the Pannonhalma Landscape Protection Area within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron include the Pannonhalma Hills and the calcareous sandy steppes of Kisalföld. The Pannonhalma Hills within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron consist of three almost parallel hill ranges: Szemere, Csanak and Pannonhalma. This description of the Pannonhalma Landscape Protection Area within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron identifies both its protected subareas and the three individual ridges of the hills.

The Benedictine monastery in Pannonhalma, within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron, was founded in 996. The World Heritage property of the Archabbey of Pannonhalma and its natural surroundings within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron includes the monastery complex, basilica, educational buildings, Chapel of Our Lady, Millennium Chapel, and botanical and herb gardens. Esterházy Palace in Fertőd, within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron, is an outstanding example of Hungarian Baroque-Rococo palace architecture.

Scheduled buses run daily from Győr bus station to the main entrance of Pannonhalma Archabbey within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron. Check the timetable before traveling. Várhely lookout point within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron offers views to the northeast of Sopron, Sopron-Bánfalva, Bécsi-domb, Lake Neusiedl and the Mosoni Plain.

An electric boat trip on Lake Neusiedl within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron explores reed channels and bays on the lake’s western side. On an electric boat trip on Lake Neusiedl within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron, you can observe aquatic wildlife, reed warblers, great egrets, purple herons and various ducks. Check dates and booking conditions before planning a trip. This lets you consider the electric boat trip on Lake Neusiedl within the wider destination of Győr-Moson-Sopron as a nature experience in its own right, while Várhely lookout point there offers a different view of the landscape.

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When did construction of the manor house begin?

Construction of the manor house in Zsira-Gyüleviz probably began in 1739.

What happened to the former church?

The former church burned down in 1848. The present-day St. Lawrence Church was built in 1885 using its remains.

How many holes does the golf course have?

Since 2024, the golf course near Zsira has had 18 holes. Check current playing and booking options before making concrete plans.

To the wider travel overview: Sopron–fertődi.