Gasthof Jegverem

Surroundings of Sopron

by hu_women

St. George's Church in Jak

The Benedictine abbey church was built around 1220. The church is the most significant monument of Romanesque architecture in Hungary.
A few statues of the apostles were damanged by Turkish troops

Sopron Hungary

by Andrew_W_K

"Nice old town"

Sopron makes for a great little excursion if you are staying in Vienna. It's just over an hour away by train and the pace of life is very different from it's larger Austrian neighbour. Of course Sopron (pronounced Shop-ron) has many historic links with Austria from the days of the Austro-Hungarian empire and much of the architecture is very similar to what you find across the old empire.
The centre of the old town is focused on a fine cobbled square with a couple of cafes, a monument, church and the famous fire tower. Originally dating from the 13th century the one that stands there today is largely 17th century following a devastating fire in 1676. I guess that's what you'd call ironic.

"Holy Trinity"

The monument to the Holy Trinity stands in the square that used to be the forum when Sopron was a Roman town. Scarbantia was the Roman name for the town but all that remains are parts of the towns defensive walls that were extended in later centuries.

"Civic Pride"

I always seem to notice little details wherever I go that many people overlook. I couldn't help but be impressed by the manhole covers that are used in the town. They have the Sopron coat of arms embossed on them. That's what I call civic pride.

Sopron -- Out of the way -- but woth it

by kaloz

"Sopron -- A town with a story"

I was told that after WWII, the townspeople of Sopron had a vote to decide if the town should be in Austria or Hungary. (They were drawing new borders). The people voted to be in Hungary. It may be true or not but it is a nice story. Sopron is worth a visit. I enjoyed it very much.

"Street Music"

Just a simple arch, what a scene for a picture. My pictures are in a square format so you must click them to see the whole thing. This archway leads into the main courtyard of Sopron and we enjoyed the music.

"Szechenyi Statue"

I like statues, and Szechenyi looks like he is out for a nice stroll in Sopron.