Sopron

Sopron , located just a few kilometers from the Austrian border , is unique not only their culture but also architectural monuments, that are attractive for visitors . Lovers of romance will enchant the city of the silent narrow streets for evening walks .

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History

When the area that is today Western Hungary was a province of the Roman Empire, a city called Scarbantia stood here. Its forum was located where the main square of Sopron can be found today. During the Migration Period Scarbantia was believed to be deserted and by the time Hungarians arrived in the area, it was in ruins. In the 9th–11th centuries Hungarians strengthened the old Roman city walls and built a castle. The town received its Hungarian name at this time from a castle steward named Suprun. In 1153 it was mentioned as an important town. In 1273 King Otakar II of Bohemia occupied the castle. Even though he took the children of Sopron's nobility with him as hostages, the city opened its gates when the armies of King Ladislaus IV of Hungary arrived. The king awarded Sopron by elevating it to the rank of free royal town. During the Ottoman occupation of Hungary the Ottoman Turks ravaged the city in 1529, but did not occupy it. Many people from the occupied areas fled to Sopron, and the city's importance grew. In 1676 Sopron was destroyed by a fire. The modern-day city was born in the next few decades, when beautiful Baroque buildings were built in place of the old medieval ones. Sopron became seat of the comitatus Sopron.

Location and climate

Sopron is a city in Hungary on the Austrian  border, near the Lake Neusiedl.

Tourist attractions

Sopron is a romantic border town, close to Lake Neusiedl, an ideal place for lovers of relaxation and city tours. In terms of cultural wealth of the city with a lot of Baroque and Gothic historical buildings, located in beautiful surroundings, one of the richest cities in Hungary. The medieval city center, called the Castle District are renovated historic buildings, including the symbol of the city, tower Tűztorony and gate fidelity  "Hűség kapu." Lövérek the choicest and most beautiful recreational district Sopron, charm impart a quiet pine and oak forests, chestnut trees, lily of the valley and cyclamen. Due to the natural environment - a refreshing, almost healing alpine air, walks in the forest hillsides, observation towers, springs and proximity Neusiedler Lake  - Sopron is one of the most enjoyable recreational opportunities in Hungary. Uniquely rich world of flora and fauna of the lake area Neusiedler, and beauty Pannonian landscape are fascinates for everyone.

Surroundings

Sopron is situated at the foot of the Alps, is located near the western border of Hungary. Currently, the number of historical monuments is second richest city in Hungary. Sopron and its surroundings hides enormous tourist potential. Near the village is famous reed point turn borders Sopronpuszta.

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