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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Eger: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Eger
- Eger, a distinguished city in Northern Hungary, is notable for its hot springs, lavish Baroque homes, and churches.
- This building comes from the 18th century when the city saw a rebirth following its liberation from the Ottoman Empire, which had ruled it since the 1600s.
- Eszterházy Károly, the bishop of Eger, created the Lyceum, now a university, in the 1700s, establishing the city as a hub of higher education and stocking its library with priceless books and manuscripts.
- The Lyceum belongs on the city's list of Baroque wonders, and Eger's other distinguishing feature is its robust red wine, Egri Bikavér.
- According to legend, a small defensive force defeated over 30,000 Ottoman invaders in 1552 with the aid of this powerful wine spiked with bull's blood.
- Capital: Eger
- International Airport: Budapest Airport
- Population: 54 527
- Currency: forint
- Time: UTC +2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Religion: Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Eger
- Visit the Eger Castle.
- Watch the world from the minaret.
- Try some magic at Lyceum and go back in time.
- Look for striking Baroque structures
- On Széchenyi Street, enjoy an ice cream cone.
- In the Valley of the Beautiful Women, sample some wine.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Eger
- Despite being located in a mountainous area, Eger enjoys a beautiful temperate climate with warm summers and relatively cold winters.
- The shoulder seasons are March, April, May, June, September, and October.
- November, December, January, and February are winter's low season.
- The hottest months are July and August, the busiest travel times. The cost of the attractions is exorbitant, and finding lodging is often challenging.
- The months of late spring (April to June) and early autumn are the ideal times to visit Eger (September and October).
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Eger
Eger Castle
- Eger Castle has existed in some form and has ruled over Eger from a hill east of the Eger Stream.
- A Gothic palace was built in the 15th century for the bishops of Eger.
- A turning point occurred in the 15th century, in 1552 when the fortress successfully repelled a sizable Ottoman army.
- The complex's several buildings include museums, which tell the site's fascinating and intricate history.
- The renowned siege of 1552 is described in detail in the Gothic Palace, while a display of armaments is on display at the Dobó Bastion.
Lyceum
- The main university building, created by József Gerl and Jakab Fellner and constructed between 1765 and 1785, was founded by Bishop Eszterházy Károly. The Lyceum is famed for its three breathtaking ceiling murals and is considered a masterpiece of the subtle Zopf Baroque style.
- The Council of Trent, which launched the Counter-Reformation in the 1500s, is depicted as the only one visible to regular travellers; it is located in the library and was painted in 1778 by Austrian Johann Lukas Kracker.
- The library's excellent oak shelving is home to more than 130,000 rare books, Medieval manuscripts, and incunabula.
- The only letter that Mozart ever wrote on Hungarian land is an intriguing curiosity.
Town Under the Town
- After Eger was taken back from the Ottomans towards the end of the 17th century, Bishop György Fenessy began construction on a new home.
- A four-kilometre network of tunnels was soon dug beneath Eger to extract this mansion's stone from the city's tufa stone quarry.
- The wine was kept in these galleries from the 1700s to the Second World War.
- Since residents in Eger could use wine instead of money to pay their tithes (church taxes), there was always enough wine to go around.
- All year long, tours of these fascinating tunnels are available in multiple languages and begin on the hour.
- Watch out for the pillared space that resembles an Escher creation at the perplexing intersection of 14 pathways in the cellar system.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Eger Off the Beaten Track
Minaret
- Only one of the ten minarets that the Ottomans constructed in Eger during their rule from 1596 to 1687 is still standing.
- This 40-meter red sandstone tower, located next to the Church of St. Sebastian and once a mosque, was built at the start of the 17th century.
- It is the northernmost Turkish tower in Europe and one of only three Ottoman-era minarets still standing.
- The minaret appears circular from a distance, but up close, you can see that it has 14 flat sides.
- If you don't mind negotiating the exceedingly narrow spiral staircase, 97 steps lead to a balcony with a bird's eye view of the city.
Valley of the Beautiful Woman
- Bold Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood) is the local wine in Eger.
- This phrase is said to have been created during the Ottoman siege of the town in 1552, when the Turks believed the defenders' strength came from mixing bull's blood with their wine.
- Egri Bikavér is consistently decisive and pairs nicely with red meat and spicy cuisine, even though quality can vary from producer to farmer.
- Among the grapes commonly used to make it are Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Blaufränkisch.
- Today, the greatest place to go wine tasting in Eger is in the Valley of the Beautiful Woman, which is a 15-minute walk from the town centre and contains more than 40 wine cellars set side by side.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Eger Culture and Traditions
- In an unspoiled, rooted countryside, authentic traditional Hungarian culture endured for a long time.
- People continued to dress and eat like peasants and enjoy folk music and dancing as part of wedding and holiday ceremonies.
- Women, seniors, and ancestors are all respected among Hungarians.
- Because they fear God, Hungarians do not fear death because they consider it part of nature. They don't think of magic or the afterlife.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Eger: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Tokaji Aszú
#Food
- A robust dessert wine known as Tokaji asz (vyber) is made in the Tokaj wine area, shared by Slovakia and Hungary.
- It is made from six grape varieties, with Furmint serving as the main grape.
- The other kinds are Hárslevelü, Kabar, Kövérszölö, Zéta, and Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Blanc).
- The noble rot-affected grapes used to make the wine are added to a must that is fermenting or to fresh wine.
- Asz gets its nuanced and fragrant smells of honey, fruit, and spices from the noble rot, which concentrates the sugars and usually pairs them with rich minerality.
- The wines are categorised by their sweetness, or the quantity of residual sugar indicated in puttonyos, and must be matured for at least eighteen months.
Palócleves
#Food
- Traditional Hungarian lamb soup is called palócleves. Lamb shoulder, potatoes, flour, paprika, onions, and garlic are the ingredients.
- Usually, dill, bay leaves, salt, and pepper are used to season the soup.
- Sour cream is added to the soup to thicken it and provide additional tastes once the vegetables are cooked.
- Large bowls with an additional dollop of sour cream on top are how Palócleves is typically served.
Egri Bikavér
#Food
- Hungary's most well-known red wine is a red mix called Egri Bikavér.
- It is made in the southeast, close to Szekszárd, and the southwest, close to Eger.
- Always a combination, bikavér typically contains at least three different grape varieties.
- Along with Kadarka, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, and other local and foreign types, Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) is the flagship variety.
- Egri Bikavér is often light and approachable because it is a cold-climate red mix.
- The wines have a medium body, a fruity spice flavour, and good ageing potential.
- However, the best modern examples exhibit finesse, balance, and grace. Their final profiles depend on the grape selection, terroir, and vinification.
Eger Shopping Mall
#Fashion
- The Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare, is where the EGER Shopping Mall is located.
- Exclusive shops, body care items, cafes, and restaurants may be found at the mall.
- In this mall, almost 400 fashion labels have stores, and you may hire a personal stylist for advice.
- The EGER, which has four stories, is regarded as Oslo's most opulent shopping centre. Stella McCartney, Celine, Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo, Jimmy Choo, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Marc Jacobs, and other well-known brands are sold in the mall.
- A few of the area's most well-known eateries include Olivia, a Nespresso café, Steam Café, The Smoothie Factory, and the Vietnamese restaurant XICH L, situated at the top of EGER.
Aquarena Water Theme Park
#Fun
- This park is the best water park the city has to offer. Every age group can find entertainment in this park.
- The kids can check out some enjoyable games. With your loved ones, you can have quality time.
- Inside the park, some restaurants offer delectable fare to patrons.
- It is among Austria's top amusement parks.
Zamardi Adventure Park
#Fun
- The main draws of this park are the zip lines, obstacle courses, and water tubing.
- Thousands of residents from the entire city and surrounding areas frequently visit this location for a night's entertainment.
- Particularly on weekends and during holidays, this location continues to be packed. You'll love the atmosphere as a whole.
Tarzan Park
#Fun
- In this location, there are many rides available.
- The majority of the rides are appropriate for children of all ages.
- You may quickly bring your children here to take in the entire park's atmosphere.
- The entire park is immaculate and well-kept. The majority of the rides are kid-friendly.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Eger: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- A giant is gazing in astonishment, a witch is performing magic there, and a dragon is fixedly focusing here.
- Everyone finds Baradla Cave attractive since it is the most exquisite dripstone cave in the temperate zone and a mystical stalagmite fairytale country.
- However, the National Park, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site offers more than only Baradla Cave.
- Travellers can learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Aggtelek karst region through above-ground cave excursions, guided hikes on foot, horseback, or bicycles, walks through communities, and handicraft programmes.
- Those interested might also study and put traditional bread baking to use.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Eger Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Every year on Saint Donat's Day, the largest wine and food event in Eger, the Bikavér (Bull's Blood) Celebration, is held.
- This phrase is said to have been created during the Ottoman siege of the town in 1552, when the Turks believed the defenders' strength came from mixing bull's blood with their wine.
- The first one is louder, while the second one sounds more underground.
- One thing unites us all: we'll gather to enjoy our finest wines and dishes from local chefs while listening to upbeat music in a relaxing, green setting. Being here each year, in the same way, is fantastic.
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