Murska Sobota, also known by its German name Olsnitz, and its Hungarian name, Muraszombat is a town in northeastern Slovenia. It is the center of the Municipality of Murska Sobota near the Mura River in the region of Prekmurje and is the regional capital. The settlement was first attested in written documents in 1297 as Belmura. Murska Sobota used to be Yugoslavia's northernmost town, and throughout history, it has shifted across borders between Slovenia, Yugoslavia, and Hungary.

Murska Sobota is home to the Szapary Castle, as well as other landmarks, including the Manor of Murskosobo, and Rakičan-Batthyány Castle. The city is also home to some religious landmarks, including the Cathedral Church of Saint Nicholas and the Evangelical Complex.