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About Eger
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Eger, which is a medium-sized town in the North-East of Hungary is one of the most beautiful
places in the country. Eger lies at the foot of the picturesque Bükk mountains. This region is splendid
vine-growing area.
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The Eger Castle is one of the major sights in our town. The tourists can take long walks
on the age-old bastions, can enter the ice-cold underground passages of the casemates.
The Turkish Minaret is one of the most valueable architectural relics left behind the Turkish invaders
Eger has two traditional centres: Dobó Square and Eszterhazy Square. In Dobó Square there are the Town Hall, the beautiful Chorch of the Minorites, which is famous all over Europe.
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szterházy Square is the other centre of the city. The imposing building of the Lyceum can be found here, which is a college today. Originally it was intented for a university, but its foundation was prevented by the Habsburg Emperor.
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Opposite of the college stands the Main Cathedral of Eger. It is the second biggest
cathedral country. László Pyrker, a former archbishop of Eger had the cathedral built
in neo-classical style. The church was designed by Joseph Hild.
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