Sopron, Medieval town at Austria-Hungary border
Located at the foot of the Alps, Sopron features intact Roman walls, Renaissance buildings, and Gothic churches across its preserved medieval center.
Following a 1921 referendum, Sopron residents chose to remain part of Hungary instead of Austria, earning the title Most Loyal City.
The Goat Church in Sopron holds coronation ceremonies and parliamentary sessions, reflecting its role in Hungarian governance through centuries.
Sopron offers direct train connections to Vienna and Budapest, making it accessible for travelers exploring Central European destinations.
The Firewatch Tower marks the center of Sopron with its Gate of Faith, commemorating the 1921 vote that determined the city's national allegiance.
Location: Sopron District
Shares border with: Burgenland
Website: http://sopron.hu
GPS coordinates: 47.68333,16.58333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
Taródi Castle
1.8 km
Fire Tower (Sopron)
711 m
Goat Church, Sopron
618 m
Petőfi Theatre
361 m
Saint Michael Church, Sopron
1.3 km
Schloss Draßburg
9.7 km
Károly observation tower in Sopron
2.2 km
Fertőrákos mithraeum
8.5 km
Storno House
691 m
Lutheran Church
497 m
Lőver Fürdő
1.5 km
Holy Trinity Column in Sopron
643 m
Saint George Church, Sopron
679 m
Stadion Városi
933 m
Oedes Kloster
8.9 km
Hubertus observation tower
3.9 km
Old Synagogue (Sopron)
559 m
Orthodox Synagogue
928 m
Sopron Town Hall
720 m
Zone de protection paysagère de Sopron
6.3 km
Katholische Kirche Mörbisch am See
10 km
Saint Jude Thaddeus church in Sopron
519 m
Immaculate Conception church in Sopron
543 m
Pfarrkirche Rohrbach bei Mattersburg
11.9 km
Gambrinus house
655 m
Lábasház
550 m
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8.5 km
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