Sopron Essentials

Sopron’s historic center is defined by the 58-meter Firewatch Tower and the Baroque Holy Trinity Statue. The city’s architectural diversity ranges from the medieval Old Synagogue and the 18th-century St. Judas Tadé Church to the eccentric 20th-century Taródi Castle. Cultural highlights include the Storno House art collection and Hungary’s first pharmacy museum. Nearby, the Károly Lookout Tower offers views of the surrounding hills, while the Fertőrákos Mithraeum preserves an ancient temple dedicated to the Roman god Mithras.

Firewatch Tower

This 58-metres-tall tower is the symbol of Sopron. In the past, it served as a watchtower, warning the inhabitants of the city of incoming…

Taródi Castle

The shining white towers give the castle a fairy-tale look - but it was built in 1956. A unique sight.

Sopron Museum - Old Synagogue

This museum boasts a truly intriguing visitor experience - it is located in a restored former Jewish Synagogue.

Széchenyi tér

A central square in downtown Sopron featuring several monuments and historic buildings.

Saint Judas Tadé Church (Domonkos Church)

This church was built in the 18th century in the Baroque style. It is one of the most beautiful places of worship in Sopron.

Storno-ház

A Baroque corner palace on the Main Square housing a significant collection of art and local history items belonging to the Storno family.

Patikamúzeum

Located on the site of the White Angel pharmacy established in 1601, this became Hungary's first pharmacy museum in 1968.

Károly Lookout Tower

This 398-meter-high observation tower provides views of Sopron and the surrounding hills. It commemorates the local printer and publisher Károly Romwalter.