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Előkapu tér

Előkapu tér marks the historical foregate area at the entrance to Sopron’s old town. The square stands as a living reminder of the medieval fortifications that once protected this border city on the edge of Hungary and Austria. Előkapu, meaning Foregate, denotes the gate-like point where the old town met the surrounding defenses, and the space today preserves that sense of entry into Sopron’s medieval core. The square embodies the city’s long-standing role as a fortified settlement with strategic significance along the western frontier. While much of the surrounding fabric has evolved, Előkapu tér keeps alive the memory of the gate that once welcomed travelers and merchants into Sopron. …

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