Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Sopron

A trip to Sopron cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Sopron will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Sopron would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Sopron better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Sopron and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Sopron:

  1. Church Of St Michael

    Church, Historical Site, Heritage Building

    This is the oldest church in the town and is dedicated to St Michael. Originally a Romanesque church dating back to 13th century, it was reconstructed in Gothic style in 15th century. The current structure is the product of 19th century Neo-Gothic renovation. The facades, porch, lancet windows and the buttresses holding the nave date to back to the medieval times. Stunning stone ribs, 13th cent...Read more
  2. Goat Church

    Church, Religious Site, View Point

    Placed near the Firewatch Tower. The Church was named after the heraldic animal representing its chief benefactor. It dates from the 13th century. 
  3. Lutheran Church

    Church, Religious Site

    One of the oldest and most outstanding structures after the enactment of the Edict of Tolerance of Hungary, it includes masterpieces of Communion chalices, jugs, ciboria, candlesticks and altar cloths.
  4. Town Hall

    Library

    This 19th century town hall has a library with a collection of 15000 books and 5000 documents, including charters, royal bulls and manuscript fragments collected since 14th century. Geek alert!
  5. The Forum Of Scarbantia

    Outdoors, Historical Site, Architecture

    This magnificent and ancient fortress is named after the Roman name of Sopron- Scarbantia. Being one of the important border stations of the Province of Pannonia in the Roman reign, the structure of the fortress was largely influenced by the Roam architecture. The ruins still remind of the era long gone by with different altars to different gods, temples of three main gods Jupiter, Juno and Min...Read more
  6. Statue Of Saint Trinity

    Outdoors, Statue, Architecture

    Located right in the main Square of Sopron, it is one of the most notable statues of Hungary and is also anarchitectural masterpiece of Hungarian Baroque Sculpture. Dedicated to the holy Saint Trinity, it was offered by a local couple that survived the plague epidemic in late 17th century. 
  7. Old Synagogue

    Observatory, Educational Site, Architecture , Synagogue

    The Jews in Sopron go back as early as 13th century and the community played a prime role in commerce and Finance of the city. This Gothic Synagogue is one of the fine pieces of architecture of Eastern Europe and dates back to 14th century. Primarily used as a prayer house, it also served as a place for congregations and a centre for education for the community.There was also a hostel, ritual b...Read more
  8. Fabricius House

    Architecture , Archaeological Site , Exhibition

    The site dates back to the 14th century but the present structure of the Fabricius house was constructed in 17th century. The house belonged to many different families and is named after one of its proud owners EndreFabricius who was also the mayor and magistrate of Sopron in early 19th century. The family later donated the house to the Lutheran church and there are temporary exhibitions held i...Read more