The site of the famous defeat of 1552, known as the Siege of Eger, Eger Castle currently serves as a museum and provides a great view of the city from its hilltop location. During the Siege of Eger, a small Hungarian army of 2,000 people, including women and children, defeated the Turkish army of 80,000 soldiers. The castle was later captured by the Turks, who proceeded to rule it for almost a century. Take a guided tour of the castle to learn more about its role in the country's history. For Eger Castle and beyond, use our Eger planner to get the most from your Eger vacation.
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Easy to find, just follow the road signs for the Castle (or Var). Parking is free on the outside walls of the Castle. Ticket is 2400 HUF (6 EUR) for Adult person. And Discounted Entry (between the...
Easy to find, just follow the road signs for the Castle (or Var). Parking is free on the outside walls of the Castle. Ticket is 2400 HUF (6 EUR) for Adult person. And Discounted Entry (between the... more »
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Went for a evening walk to explore Eger and the castle I was amazing on how tall it was and also how well maintained. The stairs were fun to climb making it worth the view at the top. A must see when.... more
Went for a evening walk to explore Eger and the castle I was amazing on how tall it was and also how well maintained. The stairs were fun to climb making it worth the view at the top. A must see when.... more »
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Visiting the castle is worth the price of the ticket. There was lots of renovations going on at the time of our visit, so parts of the area were closed and the surroundings were a bit chaotic. At the ticket office was a helpful person working, for the rest personnel didn't speak other language besides Hungarian or they were not interested in serving clients.
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After arriving from Budapest at noon, and a nice lunch, the first thing was to visit Eger Castle. One can spend the entire afternoon there. It was most enjoyable, informative as well as a walk back in time. Worth a visit and to spend about 4 hours.
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