The City of Eger
WELCOME TO EGER!
With its historical past and characteristic features, Eger receives hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. General consciousness identifies the city of Eger primarily as the scene of the glorious fight of our national history, the symbol of patriotism and heroism, commemorating the 1552 victory over the Turks. Eger is one of the richest cities in art and historic values, its streets and squares are like pages of an open book in front of the passers-by. Its historical inner city of Baroque nature was formed by the erudite Catholic bishops of Eger, living here in the 18th century, whose high-level ideas were realised by excellent designers and architects of Austrian, German and Italian origin, together with skilful Eger masters.
The culture of wine – thanks to the local features – is organically intertwined with the historical past of Eger. The prince of wines, Egri Bikavér, is produced on the sunny slopes embracing the city. The ambient rows of cellars, czardas and events of Szépasszony-völgy offer wonderful opportunities for entertainment to those visiting here. Our wine-makers are proud of their award-winning wines: Egri Bikavér, Egri Leányka, and other excellent quality wines. For centuries, Eger has been the religious, educational and cultural centre of the North-Hungarian region. Our city is famous for its hot-water curative bath. The Eger Strand and Thermal Bath, located in the heart of the city, offers recreation for every member of the family. Its pools are popular with thousands of domestic and foreign tourists alike but those suffering from locomotor diseases also find relief and remedy for their maladies. Located in the vicinity of the thermal springs is one of the most beautiful indoor swimming pools of the country – designed by Makovecz Imre – named after Bitskey Aladár. Conference tourism, for which the conference halls of the largest hotels provide excellent opportunities, also plays an important role in the tourism of the city.
The terraces of the restaurants and coffee shops of Kis Dobó tér and Széchenyi utca evoke a Mediterranean atmosphere in the summer months. The Eger castle, the Eger wines, the Baroque historical monuments, the thermal bath, the mildly undulating landscape, the cultural festivals, the historical merry-making as well as the hospitality that is also famous beyond the borders, pose an attractive, permanent experience to the guests visiting our city.
