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Thousand years history, barokk environment, tasty wines, hospitality and colourful programs waiting for you in Eger. A city full of legends 130km far from Budapest. There is always something to see and to do in Eger. Planty of sights and experiences are almost all time there: bathe, cycling, hikes and other exciting opportunities.
Calvary Hill
The Calvary hill in Eger castle is the highest point within the fortification, from the top od which a breathtaking view opens up in front of us: below is the town, in the distance the peaks of Bükk mountains, in bright weather even Kékestető, the highest peak of Hungary can be seen. In summer, when the castle is open till late in the evening, the most wonderful sunset can be seen in Eger from here!
Waxworks
Down in the Earth-bastion of the castle in the Waxworks you can personally meet the characters of Stars of Eger novel (the title of the English version is: The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon).
In the cellars the famous characters of the novel are waiting for you; it is like a little Madame Tussaud’s where the stars are the characters of the novel. Meet István Dobó personally, then stand face to face with a Turkish soldier. Having finished being a guest at Suleiman sultan, descend even deeper, into the secret tunnel. This short section is from the oldest period of the castle and so much unspoilt, that the floor of the corridor is not even covered, so you are walking on the hill itself on which the bastion was built!
Dobó square
When in Eger the first destination should be the main square of the town, Dobó square!
Arriving at the square you can see that the square is full of life, milling crowds: it is a popular social place of youngsters, it is where little children can run about, cyclers and rollerskaters can pass the time with their acrobatic shows and also a popular meeting point of lovers. Dobó square is really vivid in summer, at this time you can sense a kind of Mediterranean atmosphere.
The square reconstructed in 2014 is much spacier than the old one was, this way suitable for hosting major events as well. It is referred to as the heart of Eger, since it is really the centre of the town: all the major sights, monuments can be approached conveniently,with a few-minute walk.
Sources: visiteger.com; radekfogel.pl; podroze.onet.pl;
