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Sopron Sunset at the Amphitheater

Grab a drink near the Roman ruins, watch the sun dip below the horizon, then head up the hill for the night.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:43

    Prinyo cellar

    Order a drink at Prinyo cellar. The pub opens at 15:00, so you have plenty of time to sit in one of the non-smoking rooms and settle in before the light starts to change.

  2. 16:13

    Amphitheater

    Walk to the Amphitheater. The Roman ruin garden is just 3 minutes away from the pub. Arrive early to find a spot along the 3.5 meter wide city walls. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from this historic site.

  3. 16:28

    Amphitheater

    Watch the sunset. The golden light begins around 15:38, leading into the sunset at 16:28. The Roman walls catch the fading light as the day ends.

  4. 16:58

    Károly Lookout Tower

    Head up to Károly Lookout Tower. It is a 53-minute walk from the Amphitheater. Climb the 23-meter quarry-stone tower to see the city lights come on and enjoy the exhibition on the natural scientists who studied this landscape.

Local tip

Check the route to Károly Lookout Tower as there is no direct walking path described in the context. The climb is steep, so wear comfortable shoes.

Check before you go

  • Prinyo cellar is open Mo 15:00-21:00 and Tu-Sa 15:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Prinyo cellar is open at 15:43 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sopron (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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