Eger Castle
Eger Castle is a hilltop fortress famous for the 1552 siege where a small Hungarian garrison held off the Ottoman army. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Square in Eger
Dobó Square
Eger’s main square is framed by the Baroque Minorite Church and the castle hill, with a statue of Captain Dobó at its center. Free to enjoy, the square is the natural meeting point and leads directly into the pedestrian streets lined with Egri Bikavér wine bars.
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Before you go
- Address
- Széchenyi István utca 19, 3300 Eger
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More in Eger
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Minaret of Eger
The northernmost Ottoman minaret in Europe stands 40 meters tall in a residential street, a surprising remnant of 91 years of Turkish rule. A small fee lets you climb the narrow spiral staircase for views over the town.
Valley of the Beautiful Women (Szépasszony-völgy)
This U-shaped valley on the edge of Eger holds dozens of small wine cellars carved into the hillside, each selling glasses of Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood) for very low prices. Tasting is the point, and a full afternoon of sampling costs less than a single bottle in a restaurant.
Valley of the Beautiful Women
The Valley of the Beautiful Women (Szepasszonyvolgyi) is a horseshoe-shaped valley south of Eger lined with small wine cellars carved into the hillside. Free to walk.
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