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Kossow-House

Kossow ház

Rebuilt in the Baroque era, then established a large residential lobby in the floor above the doorway. Now there is a wine bar

Address: Fő tér, 4
Getting there: Downtown
Website: turizmus.sopron.hu (opens in a new tab)

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