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Dec 14, 2022 · In the 1921 referendum, the residents of Sopron voted to remain part of Hungary rather than join Austria, thereby gaining the name Civitas Fidelissima, meaning The Most Faithful Town. The Trianon Peace treaty that was signed on 4 June 1920 and which ended World War I awarded Sopron and the neighbouring villages to Austria.
- Historical Background
- The Ragged Guard
- “Civitas Fidelissima”
In the autumn of 1918, at the end of the First World War, Austria, which had previously formed a constitutional monarchy with Hungary, expressed its demand for the predominantly German-speaking settlements in Pozsony, Moson, Sopron and Vas County, writes Mandiner. At the Paris Peace Conference, Austria argued that after the dissolution of the econo...
The “Rongyos Gárda” (Ragged Guard) was formed in 1919 by patriotic officers and soldiers, day laborers and the remnants of the Székely Hadosztály (Szekler Division) under the leadership of Pál Prónay. This volunteer force launched an attack on the invading Austrian gendarmerie units on 28 August 1921, at Ágfalva, marking the beginning of the above-...
According to the agreement, between 14 and 16 December 1921, the inhabitants of Sopron and eight neighbouring settlements − Fertőrákos, Balf, Kópháza, Fertőboz, Nagycenk, Harka, Bánfalva, Ágfalva – could take part in a referendumand decide the fate of their region. Here you can see the Hungarian and the Austrian propaganda posters of the referendum...
Nov 30, 2017 · In a referendum in 1921, the town voted to remain inside Hungary than be absorbed into Austria, earning its reputation for its loyalty. Yet, while Sopron is proud of it’s Hungarian spirit, it embraces its dual nature, being a bilingual town perched on the border of two countries.
Apr 10, 2024 · Sopron, formerly Burgenland’s capital, elected to remain in Hungary in a 1921 referendum, earning itself the name “The Loyal City.” This dislocated Sopron and Balf from nearby Rust and the Leitha Hills and most of the winegrowing region around Lake Neusiedl, aka Lake Fertő in Hungary.
- The Japanese love Sopron. In 2016, Japan Travel Association of Travel Agents (JATA) assembled a list of “30 beautiful villages in Europe” and Sopron made it to the list.
- The most loyal town. After the Treaty of Trianon, there were a few Hungarian cities that had a referendum to decide whether they would like to remain a part of Hungary or not.
- Trumpet from the tower. The Fire Tower of Sopron has become a symbol of the city throughout the years. Lower parts of the 58-metres-tall tower were built between 1290 and 1340.
- The most famous square used to be a lake. Széchenyi square is one the most famous sights in Sopron surrounded by beautiful monuments. There used to be a lake where today’s square is.
The referendum took place on December 14-16, 1921 in Sopron and in the surrounding eight villages. 90% of the eligible voters took part in the election. As a result, Sopron and the area around it remained with Hungary.
In mid-December of 1921, the citizens of the West Hungarian border town of Sopron and eight surrounding communities 1 voted on whether the area should remain with Hungary, or join the newly created Republic of Austria. The Sopron Plebiscite ranks as a relatively minor incident in postwar history, but it has attracted considerable attention.
