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Sopron
is situated near the western borders of Hungary,
at the foot of the Alps, 60 km
from Vienna and 220 km from Budapest. It is one of the oldest jewelboxes
of the country. Sopron
merges past and present in itself. It creates a bridge between Hungary and its western neighbours, opening a
gate for foreign guests visiting Hungary, as it is symbolized by the
coat of arms of the city.
The inhabitants of the city are famed for their hospitality and loyalty to
their hometown. This is also symbolized by the 'Gate of Faith', which can be
found on the southern side of the Firewatch
Tower, the symbol of the
city, and which was made in memory of the referendum of 1921.
The City
Hall was built in 1896, in
the year of the Hungarian Millennium. Opposite it, the Stornó House is one of
the most well-known buildings of the city, thanks to its highly interesting
collection. Even King Matthias stayed overnight between these walls. The Goat Church
provided a venue for coronations and parliamentary sessions. The Holy Trinity
Statue is a masterpiece of the Hungarian baroque, while the neo-gothic Ursuline Church is one of the most impressive
architectural monuments of the past century. Várkerület was built along the
former moat, its inner row of houses following the line of the castle wall. A
gem of Várkerület is the Maria Statue.
The artistic traditions of the city are nearly seventy years old, and go back
to a time which is often referred to as the golden age of the city.
Another attraction of the historic town of Sopron is represented by the excellent wines
of the region, so the city is becoming increasingly popular among those who
would like to satisfy their thirst with noble wines.
(source: www.portal.sopron.hu)
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