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The University on Eszterhazy Square, is a good There’s more to see at the University building. Opposite the Lyceum is ’s second Walking on, you come to Kossuth Lajos St place to start a sightseeing walking tour. It was Pop into the first floor Archdiocese Library, largest church. Built between 1831-1836, which offers a rich array of Baroque monu- built in the late baroque style by Archbishop considered one of the country’s most beautiful ’s Basilica, designed by Joseph Hild in the ments. The facades of the buildings are certa- Charles Eszterhazy, at the end of the 18th baroque libraries. On the ceiling is a fresco of Classicist style, was commissioned by Bishop inly worth a closer look. The Provost’s Palace century. It’s worth visiting the Magic Tower the Council of Trento, painted by John Luke John Leslie Pyrker. The square in front of the is at 4 Kosssuth St. This Rococo style building where you can try your hand at natural science Kracker. cathedral has some imposing statues by Marco has wrought iron balcony railings and window experiments. Take a look at the Camera Obscu- Numerous unusual works, scriptures and Casagrande. grilles by Henrik Fazola. ra, the continent’s oldest working panorama codices can be found here, among others, The Basilica’s organ was supplied at the end projector. Kelemen Mikes’ handwritten letters from Turkey of the 19th century by the Moser of Salzburg A bit further along the same street, the Fran- and the Dante Codex from 1417, and Hungary’s company. Every day in the summer, visitors can ciscan Baroque-style church stands on one side Eger, Eszterházy Square 1. only letter by Mozart, in the composer’s own hear the sound of organ music filling the air. of the road, and on the other at number 16, is handwriting. the Grand Provost’s Palace, designed by Jakab Tel.: +36 36 520 400 ext: 2279 Organ concerts: MAY. 15.– Oct. 31.: Fellner in the 18th century, for Count Ignac www.varazstorony.hu Eger, Eszterházy Square 1. M – SA: 11.30–12.00, SUN.: 12.45–13.15. Batthyany. Currently, it is the home of the Tel.: +36 36 325 211 MASS, Sunday: 7.00, 8.30, 10.00, 11.30, 18.30 Sandor Brody and County Library.

1. Lyceum 2. Library 3. Basilica 4. Baroque Beauty

Opposite the Grand Provost’s Palace, at 9, Opposite the Fazola Gate is Egészségház Street Next to the Archbishop’s Garden, on Petőfi From the baths, follow the brook to reach the Kossuth St is the County Hall building whose which leads to Eger’s largest park: The Archbi- Square is one of Hungary’s most beautiful main square, Dobo Ter. One of the architectural gate, by Henrik Fazola, really is a unique work shop’s Garden. This park has a charming bour- park baths, The Eger Thermal Baths, in service gems on the square is the statue by sculptor of art. There is a plaque on the wall comme- geois atmosphere, and was created in the 18th since 1932, and a health resort of national Alajos Strobl, of the castle’s defending com- morating the fact that this building housed the century and designed in the French tradition. importance since 1972. mander Istvan Dobo. Hungarian Holy Crown in 1809. Take a stroll along the banks of the brook, en- Tel: +36 36 510 558 1552 was a “shining star” of a year in Eger’s The Sport Museum is in the courtyard, housed joy the water lilies and fountains, and perhaps, history. With almost 2,000 men, castle com- in a separate building in which memorabilia cool off in the shade of the chestnut and the Right next to the Eger Thermal Baths, are mander Istvan Dobo stood his ground against from County, Olympic and World old sycamore trees. The Turkish Baths, built by Pasha Arnaut in the invading Ottoman armies, a force 30 times Championships in swimming, water polo, and In the park there are sporting opportunities: the 16th century. It is an imposing spa where bigger. Thanks to their brave tenacity, after a fencing are on display. cycle paths, tennis courts and the city’s biggest guests can experience various kinds of sauna, nearly 40-day long battle, the enemy withdrew. playground. healing waters, and activity pools, as well as Sport museum receiving complex healthcare services. Wandering from square to square in the newly 9, Kossuth Lajos Street Also, the park has an area referred to as the renovated town centre, visitors can see statues Tel: +36 36 510 552 Tel: +36 30 85 25 525 “Grove of the Muses”, where the city’s literary of The Warriors of the Castle, and of the author www.egertermal.hu www.egrisportmuzeum.hu greats are commemorated in stone, by the Geza Gardonyi, and can enjoy a walk along the sculptor Imre Varga. brook’s banks, a perfect place to have a rest.

5. Fazola Gate 6. The Archbishop’s Park 7. Thermal baths 8. Dobó Square

Dobo Square is home to one of the most The first King of Hungary established a diocese The next stop on the tour can be easily seen A few metres from the minaret is the beautiful Baroque churches, with one of the here in 1004, and in order to protect it following after ambling down the castle wall walkway Kopcsik Marzipanerie, where Lajos Kopcsik, most unique interiors, in central Europe. the Mongol invasion, the building of a stone into town: the minaret. In 1596 the Ottoman the Guinness World record-holding master The Minorite Church was built in 1771, and fortress was begun in 1248. Turks overran and occupied the castle, ruling confectioner has a display of 150 of his own dedicated to St Anthony of Padua. the city for 91 years. It was during this period sugar creations. Eger Castle became an exemplar of patriotism that the Minaret was built from which the and was made famous by the siege of 1552. Saint Hedvig was the daughter of King Nagy muezzin called the faithful to prayer five times Harangöntő Street 4 Today it is a national memorial. Lajos (Louis the Great), and the wife of Polish a day. It is Europe’s most northerly surviving Tel: +36 36 412 626 King Jagiello. She was canonised by John Turkish building from this era. www.kopcsikmarcipania.hu Our homeland’s former fortress is now the na- Paul II in 1997. Since 2002 the church has tion’s most famous monument, and houses the been the resting place of her holy relics. For The base of the minaret is a tetra-decagon - a From here, the Firefighter’s Museum is only Istvan Dobo Castle Museum, which host exhibi- a few paces away. This is the only interactive this reason the altar is jointly treasured and tions, and the renovated dungeon (kazamata). 14 sided polygon. It is 40 metres high and revered by both Poles and . has 97 steps in its spiral staircase that winds presentation of the history of this profession in Europe and comes complete with a play area 50 metres from the northern entrance to the upwards to the circular balcony, offering a Holy Mass: castle is the house of Geza Gardonyi – the spectacular view of the town from behind its and playhouse, welcoming families and fans of M-Sat.: 17.00, SUN.: 16.30 hermit of Eger - which serves now as a museum, wrought iron balustrade. the subject alike. curating his personal effects and manuscripts. Facing the church, directly on its right is the Tel.: 06 70 202 43 53 Tűzoltó Square 5. eclectic Town Hall building. Gárdonyi u. 28. www.minareteger.hu Tel: +36 36 412 801 www.tuzoltomuzeum.hu Continuing the route towards Dobo Square Tel.: 06 36 312 744 which leads directly into Eger Castle. www.egrivar.hu

9. Minorite Church 10. Eger Castle 11. Minaret 12. Marzipanerie

On a small hill, at the northern end of The Archbishop’s Palace Cultural and Tourism The Valley of the Beautiful Woman, with its Eger Bull’s Blood Szechenyi Street stands Eger’s Greek Ortho- Visitor’s Centre can be found at 3 Széchenyi nearly 200 wine cellars, is a 15 - 20-minute Bull’s Blood has a protected provenance, and dox Serbian Church. This building has a very Street. walk from the centre of town. is based on the Blaufränkisch (Gamay) grape. special atmosphere. In its rectory there is a It is blended from at least three types of wine room dedicated to the memory of Serbian The diocese of Eger became an Archdiocese The cellars, carved out of really malleable and has a deep ruby red colour and mature poet Mihaly Vitkovics. Periodically, art exhibi- in 1804. A visit to the palace offers a glimpse rhyolite, lie in a several hundred-metre-wide aroma. It’s big, rich, elegant, and presents an tions are also held here. into the bishop’s library, gallery, robing room, band near the Eger border. It’s a great natural occasionally enigmatic flavour profile. study and treasury – an exhibition of religious advantage that wine can be stored in these Vitkovics House: art in a 21st century form. cellars at consistent 10-15 °C. In addition, the Star of Eger Széchenyi Street 55., Tel: +36 36 515 051 living moss and mould (noble rot) in the cellars The white twin of Eger Bull’s Blood is blended On the main pedestrian street there are many create a unique environment which enables from at least three types of wine. The wine Greek Orthodox Church: restaurant, cafe, and patisserie terraces the maturing process and the development of that expresses the traits of the region; a light, Vitkovics Street 30., Tel.: +36 20 470 23 76 calling out to tired visitors. Do not resist the the aroma and flavour of the wine. fresh, fruity, dry white wine, and reliable, temptation to pull up a chair and have a well- excellent everyday choice. On Széchenyi Street, walking back in the earned rest. Where does the name of the Valley come direction of the town centre, it’s worth going from? To track down the legend, go there and Further tasting recommendations: in to The Gyorgy Kepes Institute of Art, to see Széchenyi Street 3 talk to the local producers, all the while tasting Debrői Hárslevelű, Eger Leányka, Blaufränkisch contemporary visual arts exhibitions. Tel: +36 36 517 356 delicious Eger wines. All purely for historical (Gamay), Italian Riesling, Merlot and Muscat, www.egriersekipalota.hu research purposes, naturally. as well as Eger Chardonnay and Cabernet Kepes Centre Sauvignon. Széchenyi Street 16., Tel: +36 36 420 044 More info: www.egriborut.hu

13. SERBIAN Church 14. Archbishop’s Palace 15. The wine valley Wines of Eger It is worth visiting Eger at any time of the year. Guests can expect wonderful wines, elegant city centre thermal baths, museums, atmospheric historical surroundings, a really handy bicycle path network, and the Bukk National Park. Below we have listed a selection of the top cultural, musical, and family activities.

Jan • New Year’s Concert – traditional holiday concert April • Eger Spring Festival – all-embracing arts festival May • ‘Star of Eger’ Wine Festival May • Feszt!Eger – music festival June.-Aug. • Agria Summer Culture and Music events June • Kalaka Festival – family and folk festival July’s 2nd w/e • Eger Bull’s Blood Celebration – wine gastronomy festival Aug • Fortress Festivities – historical war games, re-enact- ments, sights and contemporaneous music and dance September • Eger Grape Harvest - harvest parade and feast October • Eger Castle Day November • New wine vintage and Goose Days Nov.-Dec. • Eger’s Advent December • St John’s Day wine blessing – the new wine vintage traditional celebration, wine expositions December 29. • Eger Wine Salon – The wine producers of Eger introduce their outstanding wines

Activities in Eger

Lénárddaróc The country’s largest national park, situated in wooded Mályinka and hilly terrain was established in 1976. Its natural treas- Zabar Varbó Járdánháza Csernely ures, the natural beauty of the mountains, the rare plant Nagyvisnyó species and abundant fauna can all be easily explored “by hike, or by bike”. The Bükk National Park can be visited Borsodnádasd Bükkmogyorósd all year round via marked touring trails. It is worthwhile Lillafüred coming back again and again at different times of the year, Tarnavidéki Szilvásvárad Bükki as each season has something special to offer. Szilaspogony Tájvédelmi Nemzeti Körzet Bükkszentlászló The conically shaped stone towers are not merely locally Park considered a special highlight of the Lower Bukk region, Bükkszentmárton Bükkszentkereszt but they are also recognised as a national treasure. They are also known as “the beehive stones” and their niches Mikófalva Bélapátfalva can be found carved into the sides of the mountain. Their original purpose is shrouded in mystery. According to Répáshuta Egercsehi some assumptions, they may have been used for burial Ivád Bükkszenterzsébet Szúcs Mónosbél purposes, while others suggest that they may have had Fedémes something to do with beekeeping. Egerbocs Hevesaranyos The ruins of castles once dotted along the edge of the Bükkszék mountain range have place markers which carry names Pétervására calling to mind the history of the Middle Ages: Szarvaskő, Kisfüzes Bátor Mocsolyástelep Dédes, Gerenna and Ódorvár. Mátraballa Bükkzsérc It is worth taking a look into the Suba-Lyuk (Suba Hole) Mátraderecske Cserépfalu Kács Museum in Cserépfalu where you can see the fossilised re- Sály mains discovered in the Hor Valley, found in a pre-historic cave 75 years ago. Cserépváralja Tibolddaróc Interesting quote: Bogács Parádsasvár Egerszólát It was in the abundant Bukk (Beech) forests that the last Parád Eger Szomolya Bükkábrány sacrificial fires of the ancient Hungarian religion died away; Tarnaszentmária the Wholly Flintstone in Mikofalva, the Great Stone in St. Mátrai Tard Erzsebet, the Imó Stone in Tárkány, the Pes Stone, the Tájvédelmi Novaj Bél Stone on the border of Apátfalu and at many other Körzet Kisnána Verpelét Egerszalók extinguished pagan altars, the ancient spark lurks only in Mátraháza their names.” Frigyes Türk Domoszló Andornaktálya Mátrafüred Demjén Bükk National Park Management: Markaz +36 36 411 581 | www.bnpi.hu

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wealthy landlord) has been turned into The area has two other unusual baths BÉLAPÁTFALVA SZILVÁSVÁRAD a museum. which can be found in the nearby Ther- At the foot of the Bélkő mountain sits Szilvásvárad is home to the Szalajka mal Valley of Demjen. The ‘Nostalgie our country’s only intact Romanesque Valley which is not only Bukk’s best ADDRESS OF DE LA MOTTE CASTLE: 3325 NOSZVAJ, DOBÓ ÚT 10. Beach’ Baths offers guests warm wa- Cistercian Abbey, built in 1232. beauty spot, but possibly the nation’s. ter pools, an aqua-park, a swim-up bar The picture perfect waterfall “The Veil”, FOR INFORMATION REGARDING Noszvaj is a nice place to hike or simply and opportunities to go night swim- the Istállóskő prehistoric cave, the OPENING HOURS, PLEASE CONTACT to enjoy the rural Hungary. In case you ming. The Cascade Cave and Adven- Forestry Museum, trout lakes and the Tel.: +36 30 455 03 89, like wines, we suggest you to do some ture Baths has an enormous slide, a Open-Air Forest Museum are all to be wine-tasting at the famous Thum- +36 36 354 569 760m long zig-zag cavern system, and discovered in the 4.2 km long valley. merer Cellar. It is worth booking an seated rest areas in the water, making The Valley can be accessed on foot, by appointment in advance. it truly unique throughout Europe. FELSŐTÁRKÁNY bike or the forest’s light railway. WINE TASTING AT THUMMERERS: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, Since the Stone Age there has always If you want more excitement try the +36 20 946 21 78 PLEASE CONTACT: stood a fortification on the hill that forest bobsleigh run or the Szilvásvá- Tourinform EGER: +36 20 378 05 14 rises high above the village, although rad Adventure Park. there hardly remain traces of the cast- EGERSZALÓK www.kalanderdo.hu le that was there in the Middle Ages. The main claim to fame for this village MÁTRADERECSKE Szilvásvárad is the home of Hungarian that lies 5km from Eger, is the spring The abundant rock spring was expand- Mátraderecske can be found 30km Lipizaner horses, and the best of them water that gushes up from a 410 m ed into a lake back in the 18th century. away from Eger, on the north side of can be seen in the Lipizaner Museum depth, at temperatures between These days it’s a pleasant resting the Eastern Matra. It is rich in natural stables. 65-68 degrees Celsius. Flowing out place, with a playground, nature trails, treasures, the air is clean, the pano- of the hillside, the water has caused forest cycle pathways and horse riding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, rama impressive. The country’s only a 1,200m squared limestone deposit opportunities. PLEASE CONTACT: carbon dioxide fumerole, the MOFETTA nicknamed “the salt hill”. Tourinform EGER: +36 20 378 05 14 - where steam and gas released from The light railway that heads into the The spectacle is unique in Europe, and the Earth’s crust interacts with surface forest is a special experience. similar to only two other locations in water. Wellness baths have been built The timetable changes from season to NOSZVAJ the world: Pamukkale in Turkey, and in on the geological vault line. The gas is season, and is weather dependent. Noszvaj is home to the country’s Yellowstone National Park in the USA. used for dry thermal bathing, an effec- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION smallest baroque castle, the De La Wellness baths have been built on the tive cure for a number of cardiovascu- ABOUT THE TIMETABLE: Motte Castle, and to the Gazdahaz source of the water: 21 outdoor and lar diseases and high blood pressure. Tel: +36 36 355 183 which reflects the local popular archi- indoor pools, thermal seated pools, a Tel.: +36 36 576 200 www.kisvasut.hu tectural style (formerly the house of a Jacuzzi, children’s pools and a slide. www.mofetta.eu

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