Sopron, the second richest Hungarian town in historic monuments was awarded the Europa Prize, the international gold medal for the protection of monuments.

The Fire Watch-Tower (Tûztorony), symbol of Sopron was founded in Roman ages. The bulk of the tower is Romanesque, the middle part is typically Renaissance, whereas the steeple is from Baroque times. The 13th century Goat Church (Kecske-templom) served as a coronation and parliamentary site. The old medieval Gothic Synagogue now is a museum. The old Storno House (Stornó-ház) too, famous for is luxuriantly decorated, covered balcony functions as a museum. The Collection of Catholic Art (Katolikus Egyházmûvészeti Gyûjtemény) can be seen in Ursula Church (Orsolya-templom), the Lutheran Collection (Evangélikus Gyûjtemény) is on display in the Baroque vicarage, and the wonderful medieval Madonna-statue stands in Saint Michael (Szent Mihály) parish church. The 17th century pulpit in the yard of the Renaissance Eggenberg House, recalls the times when Lutherans were only allowed to praise the Lord in the open air.

The University of Sopron gives home to the oldest area "Lõvérek" is enfolded pine forest. Looking down from the nearby Károly look-out tower a marvellous panorama unfolds.

Surrounded by the pine-covered Lövérek (an old Hungarian word meaning archers) Mountain and hillside vineyards producing excellent wines, this city on the Austrian frontier with its sub-alpine climate is the country's richest city in terms of monuments.

Called Scarbantia in Roman times, it was an important station along the Amber road crossing Europe from north to south. Remains of statues and stonework, once decorating its superb forum, are on display at an exhibition entitled the Scarbantia Forum.

The Pharmacy House collects the finest furnishings and rare pharmaceutical books of the historical pharmacies in Sopron.

The arcaded late-Renaissance Lábasház (House on Legs) houses temporary exhibitions. Housing an exhibition showing the memorabilia of the Jewish community in Sopron, the medieval Old Synagogue was built in the late 13th century. The Eggenberg House was built in the late Renaissance of the 17th century style. Over its gate the coat of arms of the Brandenburgs and in its loggia courtyard that of Hohenzollerns can be seen. The 600 years old Gothic St. George Church was rebuilt in the Baroque style; the frescoes inside are from the 18th century. Templom (Church) utca is the city's street of museums with valuable collections. The 13th-century medieval Káptalan (Chapter) Hall, which used to belong first to the Franciscan, then to the Benedictine order, is a monument of exceptional value; its richly ornamented interior, statues and frescoes are unique in Hungary. The country's only Bakery Museum contains a baker's and a pastry cook's workshop, a baker's apartment, a bakery and a pastry shop. The Zettl-Langer Collection consists of valuable memorabilia, including pieces of furniture from the period, special firearms and fine paintings. Erected 300 years ago, the ornate Két Mór ház (House of the two Moors) with its gate of twisted columns and eaves held by the figures of two Moors, is an outstanding example of what is called the middle class Baroque style.

The surrounding areas also offer a number of tourist attractions. The imposing building of the Carmelite church and a monastery, with its fine Baroque steps, stands on a hill in the garden town of Sopronbánfalva, Fertőrákos, famous for its quarry which resembles Egyptian rock temples.