Sil's Guidebook for Eger
Arts & Culture
The northernmost medieval minaret in Europe (i.e., the northernmost one except those built by immigrant communities in the last decades) and the tallest in Hungary (the other two are in Pécs and Érd) the minaret is a 42 meter high symbol of the Turkish occupation. It is 97 steps to the top, but be warned, the climb up is in an incredibly enclosed space on uneven and slippery steps and there is little room to move around up top so those who are afraid of heights or tight places should just enjoy it from the outside. Open for visitors from April to November.
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Minareto di Eger
Knézich Károly utcaThe northernmost medieval minaret in Europe (i.e., the northernmost one except those built by immigrant communities in the last decades) and the tallest in Hungary (the other two are in Pécs and Érd) the minaret is a 42 meter high symbol of the Turkish occupation. It is 97 steps to the top, but be warned, the climb up is in an incredibly enclosed space on uneven and slippery steps and there is little room to move around up top so those who are afraid of heights or tight places should just enjoy it from the outside. Open for visitors from April to November.
BEATLES Museum Road Eger
30 Csiky Sándor u.A small museum of a huge collection of Beatles memorabilia.
There's a map of sights inside the castle: in Hungarian and German right near the entrance; the map in English is available inside, near the Minting Museum.
The entry ticket will grant you entrance to the main exhibits.
The Gothic Palace houses an excellent exhibit on the history of the castle, the Turkish siege, and aftermath.
The Art Gallery contains artwork from different Hungarian artists, most notably Munkacsy.
Finally there is a tour of the Underground Passageways. The tour will take you first to the Heroes' Hall, with a replica of the tomb of István Dobó. The passages themselves contain several different examples of archaeological finds, as well as reenactments of events from the
Turkish siege (a cannon being fired, an underground explosion, and a makeshift motion detector that uses peas). The passages can only be visited by tour, which are available in English at an extra cost.
The castle has several other attractions which are not included on the main ticket. Specifically, you will have to pay extra for:
Panopticum exhibits of a dozen wax figures based on characters from the book "Eclipse of the Crescent Moon" by Géza Gardonyi.
Weapon exhibition on Dobó bastion contains weapons from all around the world.
Minting museum displays coins of ancient origin.
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Castello di Eger
1 VárThere's a map of sights inside the castle: in Hungarian and German right near the entrance; the map in English is available inside, near the Minting Museum.
The entry ticket will grant you entrance to the main exhibits.
The Gothic Palace houses an excellent exhibit on the history of the castle, the Turkish siege, and aftermath.
The Art Gallery contains artwork from different Hungarian artists, most notably Munkacsy.
Finally there is a tour of the Underground Passageways. The tour will take you first to the Heroes' Hall, with a replica of the tomb of István Dobó. The passages themselves contain several different examples of archaeological finds, as well as reenactments of events from the
Turkish siege (a cannon being fired, an underground explosion, and a makeshift motion detector that uses peas). The passages can only be visited by tour, which are available in English at an extra cost.
The castle has several other attractions which are not included on the main ticket. Specifically, you will have to pay extra for:
Panopticum exhibits of a dozen wax figures based on characters from the book "Eclipse of the Crescent Moon" by Géza Gardonyi.
Weapon exhibition on Dobó bastion contains weapons from all around the world.
Minting museum displays coins of ancient origin.
Kepes György International Art Center
16 Széchenyi István u.Place for modern art
Sightseeing
(Serbian church) on Vitkovics Mihály u. 30. features baroque and rococo architecture and the iconostasis painted by Miklós Jankovich.
Vitkovics Mihály u. 30
30 Vitkovics Mihály utca(Serbian church) on Vitkovics Mihály u. 30. features baroque and rococo architecture and the iconostasis painted by Miklós Jankovich.
is the baroque building opposite the Basilica and currently functions as a college. The Archbishop's Library inside is home to various frescoes, including one of the Council of Trent, as well as the only handwritten letter by Mozart in Hungary. The Observatory in the tower features a mirror telescope, a cannon sun dial which announces midday with a small explosion, and a camera obscura which projects an image of the city skyline on the wall. Very few of it is free, but you can buy a ticket for all the exhibitions for HUF 800. You can also find free Internet on some computers within the building.
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Lyceum
is the baroque building opposite the Basilica and currently functions as a college. The Archbishop's Library inside is home to various frescoes, including one of the Council of Trent, as well as the only handwritten letter by Mozart in Hungary. The Observatory in the tower features a mirror telescope, a cannon sun dial which announces midday with a small explosion, and a camera obscura which projects an image of the city skyline on the wall. Very few of it is free, but you can buy a ticket for all the exhibitions for HUF 800. You can also find free Internet on some computers within the building.
This is the former archiepiscopal wine cellar. Under the Basilica, you can visit the cellar and taste some fine wine.
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Città sotto la città
1 Városfal u.This is the former archiepiscopal wine cellar. Under the Basilica, you can visit the cellar and taste some fine wine.
Food Scene
The main pedestrian shopping street which features a variety of shops and restaurants.
Széchenyi István Street
Széchenyi István utcaThe main pedestrian shopping street which features a variety of shops and restaurants.
http://www.palacsintavar.hu/
Very local, dedicated to pancakes (salted too) good prices, huge (!) portions.
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Palacsintavár Étterem
9 Dobó István u.http://www.palacsintavar.hu/
Very local, dedicated to pancakes (salted too) good prices, huge (!) portions.
Vegetarian restaurant, mostly indian food. The best in town!
Opened only at weekdays!
Govinda Étterem, Eger
5 Tűzoltó térVegetarian restaurant, mostly indian food. The best in town!
Opened only at weekdays!
Il Padrino Pizza Club
1 Fazola Henrik u.No doubt, best pizza in town!
https://goo.gl/maps/gsVWW2BRQSft6GhJ6
Old-school, cheap, self-service, close to the apartment
Express Önkiszolgáló Étterem
18 Foglár György utcahttps://goo.gl/maps/gsVWW2BRQSft6GhJ6
Old-school, cheap, self-service, close to the apartment
https://www.kulacscsarda.hu/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=255&lang=en
Very traditional, very hungarian (Gulyás, paprikás etc.) food at the Szépasszonyvölgy. (Hint: domed crépe "Eger" style)
Kulacs Csárda
1. hrsz Szépasszonyvölgy 3768https://www.kulacscsarda.hu/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=255&lang=en
Very traditional, very hungarian (Gulyás, paprikás etc.) food at the Szépasszonyvölgy. (Hint: domed crépe "Eger" style)
https://www.facebook.com/hotelsenatorhaz/
Very downtown, correct prices, not oldish - not fancy
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Hotel Senator-Ház és Étterem
11 Dobó István u.https://www.facebook.com/hotelsenatorhaz/
Very downtown, correct prices, not oldish - not fancy
http://www.tangoetterem.hu/
This is my secret hint! :) This is something like "that tastes like mom made it" Not far from the apartment, very local for locals. Mostly for lunch.
Tango Kávézó-Étterem
18 Baktai úthttp://www.tangoetterem.hu/
This is my secret hint! :) This is something like "that tastes like mom made it" Not far from the apartment, very local for locals. Mostly for lunch.
Rohlicsek Lángosos
2 Katona térLángos at the market hall. Very classy. Especially at a hard night's morning.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fusion Bar and Cellar Winery
10 Csiky Sándor u.The closest winebar
BRDWY - Broadway Eger
2 Pyrker János térLocal club
Everyone goes there (don't really know the reason) Can be really busy at Fri/Sat nights.
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Biboros
6 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky EndreEveryone goes there (don't really know the reason) Can be really busy at Fri/Sat nights.
Szépasszonyvölgy
SzépasszonyvölgyWine-obligatory
Essentials
SPAR szupermarket Eger
1 Sas u.The closest supermarket
Tesco
100 II. Rákóczi Ferenc u.Supermarket at the edge of the town
Salgó Center Coop Zrt
2 Baktai útRetro supermarket nearby
Sertekapu Street
Sertekapu utcaNon-stop grocery store
Supermarket 10 mins from the apartment at Agria Plaza
Opening hours: http://tesco.hu/aruhazak/aruhaz/tesco-eger-agria-park-szupermarket
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Tesco
100 II. Rákóczi Ferenc u.Supermarket 10 mins from the apartment at Agria Plaza
Opening hours: http://tesco.hu/aruhazak/aruhaz/tesco-eger-agria-park-szupermarket
You arrive to Eger by train? Drop in to the supermarket right next to the railway station. Same good for souvenirs when you leave.
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SPAR szupermarket Eger
1 Sas u.You arrive to Eger by train? Drop in to the supermarket right next to the railway station. Same good for souvenirs when you leave.
Markhot Ferenc Teaching Hospital and Clinic
1 Markhót Ferenc u.In case of emergency
Benue Pharmacy
9 Zalár József u.Pharmacy closeby
Everything Else
Self-service laundry
Opening hours: every day 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Call (70) 779 9984
egrimosoda@gmail.com
Mátyás király út 12
12 Mátyás király útSelf-service laundry
Opening hours: every day 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Call (70) 779 9984
egrimosoda@gmail.com
Shopping
Agria Park
4 Törvényház u.Shopping centre