SOPRON
Sopron is a city in Hungary near the Austrian border. It
is located at 47°41'12?N, 16°34'49?E, a short train ride
from Vienna.
The architecture of the old section of town reflects its
long history; walls and foundations from the Roman
Empire are still common, together with a wealth of
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque structures, often
artistically decorated, showing centuries of stability
and prosperity.
There is an old synagogue and other remains from the
town's former Jewish community, which was expelled in
the 16th century.
Sopron is a significant wine producing region, one of
the few in Hungary to make both red and white wines.
Grapes include Kékfrankos for red wine and Traminer (Gewürztraminer)
for white wine. In climate it is similar to the
neighbouring Burgenland wine region in Austria, and
several winemakers make wine in both countries. |