The charming square, the most airy open space in the old part of Sopron, is surrounded by characterful buildings, such as the Fire Tower, the town hall, Storno-ház and Fabricius-ház. On it stands the twisted Plague Column (or Trinity Column) dating f..

In the 9C Jews settled in the street called Új utca before being driven away in 1526. They built a synagogue in the 14C (at n° 22-24) which was later turned into a private residence. The synagogue was rediscovered in 1967 and has since been restored ..

Once devoted to Liszt, the museum now contains a magnificent collection of craft objects, rustic instruments and tools.

The church built between 1872 and 1873 had to wait 80 years for its bell tower because Josef II, Emperor of Austria, had forbidden the building of bell towers on Lutheran churches. The huge church can hold a congregation of 4 000, on three levels. It..

Although it bears his name, the cultural centre has nothing to do with Franz Liszt. It does, however, house a library, a theatre and the official tourist agency.

The late-13C church contains a painting at the high altar by Dorfmeister , one of the great masters of Baroque, who lived at Sopron. The beautiful chapter room has pointed vaults with ribs running right down to the bases of the columns. The church..

The Baroque building opposite Keske Templon (Goat Church) was the former residence of the Esterházy family (whose crest may be seen over the door). It now houses a museum on Sopron's mining tradition, which dates back to the 18C. Working models, tool..

The tower rises to a height of 61m, the town's tallest building. The watchman used to stand on the balcony to give warnings of fire. The place is now open to visitors, who can see the roofs and layout of the town, and enjoy a panorama of the foothill..

The 19C town hall was built in the eclectic style that was in vogue at the time. Its library contains 15 000 books and 5 000 medieval documents, including charters, royal bulls and manuscript fragments accumulated since 1381.

Originally dating from the 15C, the house was rebuilt in the 18C in the Baroque style. King Matthias stayed here in 1482 and the musician Franz Liszt in 1820 and 1881. Today, apart from an exhibition on Sopron from the 16C to the present day, the hou..

The house stands on Roman foundations, and its present appearance dates back to the 18C. There are three exhibitions. The first is on the history of the Amber Route and the second is a fascinating account of daily life in Sopron in the 18C. The t..

The Angel Pharmacy founded in 1595 (the date is controversial) exhibits many objects from its early days, such as pots of blue glass, enamelled faience, drawers for dried plants, containers for making preparations, and so on. The pots are decorated..

On the small square are the Church of the Virgin Mary and an arcaded house called Lábasház (House on Stilts) where temporary exhibitions are held. The Mary Fountain in the middle of the square dates from the 16C, although it was only placed here ..

The Baker's Museum housed in a former bakery still smells deliciously of bread and pastries.