Sopron - Goat's Church

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Goat's Church Description

(Local Name: Kecske templom) The southern end of Fo tér is formed by the Goat's Church or Mary Church (Kecske templom). Legend tells of treasure which was scraped out of the ground by a goat and was buried when the church was built; however it was founded by the Geisel or Geisler family whose coat of arms is in evidence in the church. The 14th C 48m (157ft) high tower, octagonal at the top, was modeled on the west towers of the Stephan cathedral in Vienna and in its turn has inspired several church towers in the Sopron region. The triple-naved church was built between 1280 and 1491 for the Franciscans, the oldest part is the choir, which is as long as the square nave. There is well preserved Gothic decoration

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