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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
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History Steeped in Fire

Fire Tower, constructed in the 13th century, is a historical fire watch tower with a 200-step spiral staircase leading to a panoramic balcony.

This tower served as a lookout for fire, marking the hour, and monitoring trade activities. Notable for its unique architecture, the 60m tower's base is a 2m-thick square structure built over a 12th-century Roman gate. It features a cylindrical midsection, an arcaded balcony from the 16th century, and a baroque spire added in 1681.

Historical Treasures Await

🗺️ Summit Views: The balcony provides stunning vistas of Sopron's inner town and surrounding hills.

🔔 Trumpeting Tradition: Historically, trumpeters sounded alarms from the tower.

🏛️ Roman Relics: Excavations reveal portions of the Amber Road and a Roman gate in the tower's basement.

The Fire Tower is easily accessible and welcomes tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Fire Tower

Architectural Hybrid

The tower features a unique combination of architectural styles from different centuries.

Watchful Guardian

Originally used to warn of fire and smuggling activities in the town.

Historical Excavations

The basement contains artifacts from the Amber Road and medieval Sopron.

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