Sightseeing in Eger - what to see. Complete travel guide

The first settlement on the site of modern Eger emerged more than millennia ago. In the Middle Ages, German tribes inhabited the territory, and then the Avars conquered this land. When Slavs destroyed the settlement, this region started belonging to them. In the 10th century, the region changed its owner once again as Hungarians became rulers here. The first cathedral in Eger appeared at that time. Steadily, new houses appeared around the church. In the 13th century, a citadel was built on Castle Hill. Eger was actively developing in the period from the 14th to the 16th century, during the reign of King Matthias Corvinus. Winemaking became popular in the region at that time, and so local farmers started growing grapes and producing wine from it.
The Castle of Eger remains the main landmark of the Hungarian city. The main purpose of this medieval castle was to repel attacks of Turkish invaders. The castle got its final shape in the 16th century thanks to the efforts of its commandant Tamás Varkoch. He made an order to divide the castle into two parts and connect them with a gate. Because of this, the castle turned into a small town protected from all sides.

Vacationers can enjoy many exciting moments in an unusual place, the Valley of the Beautiful Women that is famous for its wine cellars. As a rule, guests of Eger ask the same question, “Why does the valley have such an interesting name?”. Even local people cannot give a definite answer to this question. Some say that the valley got this name after the goddess Venus. The most beautiful women in the region lived here. According to another opinion, men were visiting this valley to find a girl for a night, so the area attracted many wanton ladies. Perhaps, the funniest guess is that the valley was famous for its wine, and every woman looks pretty if you drink a lot of wine. This is the reason the valley got such a name.

The Marzipan Museum also deserves the attention of tourists. Foreign guests particularly enjoy visiting it. In this venue, visitors can see what Hungarian confectioner Kopcsik Lajos can make from the almond dough. Sculptures, coats of arms, bas-reliefs – visitors will see all these and many other interesting items. It is hard to believe that all these masterpieces are eatable. Perhaps, the marzipan hall is the most impressive hall of the museum. This room is reminiscent of an 18th-century palace. There is only one drawback about this museum – it is prohibited to eat the exhibited items.

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Survived castles around Eger
♥ Castle 'Castle of Eger' , 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sirok Castle' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kisnána Castle' , 18.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Šomoška Castle' , 48.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fiľakovo Castle' , 58 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Eger' , 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Sirok Castle' , 14.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kisnána Castle' , 18.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Šomoška Castle' , 48.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Fiľakovo Castle' , 58 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Eger
♥ National Park 'Bükki' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hortobágyi' , 68.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst' , 68.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural park 'Parcul Natural Cefa' , 148 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kiskunsági' , 148.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bükki' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Hortobágyi' , 68.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst' , 68.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Natural park 'Parcul Natural Cefa' , 148 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Kiskunsági' , 148.2 km from the center. On the map


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