Sopron - Fire Tower Tuztorony

The Fire Tower on the northern side of the Old Town is the emblem of Sopron. The foundations are Roman; the lower square base 14th C; the cylindrical center with the Tuscan arcade is Renaissance; the upper part - a clock tower with a multi-storied onion dome - was added from 1681-82 following the fire. The entrance to the 61m (222ft) high tower, with magnificent views from its gallery over the town, is at Fo tér; it houses a local history collection.