Culture, built heritages
Provost’s Palace
Turning to Kossuth Lajos utca, you find the street most abounding in Baroque historical buildings in Eger. The exterior facades and the wrought iron decorative elements are worth admiring. The Provost’s rococo Palace is at 4 Kossuth utca.
Gárdonyi Géza Theatre
If possible, walk as far as Hatvani kapu tér, to view the reconstructed building of the Gárdonyi Géza Theatre. Its main façade bears the coats of arms of the City of Eger and Heves County.
Bitskey Aladár Swimming pool
A bit further on, in Frank Tivadar utca, is the indoor swimming pool, named after Bitskey Aladár, Olympic champion, and designed by Makovecz Imre.
Open year round: Mon.-Fri.: 6 a.m.-9.30 p.m., Sat.-Sun.: 7.30 a.m.-6 p.m.
(Opening hours subject to competitions, matches and other events.)
Tel.: +36/36 511-810
The Fazola Gate
The County Hall, 9. Kossuth Lajos utca, houses in its courtyard the uniquely beautiful wrought iron gates by Fazola Henrik. A sport historical museum of Heves County is in the former prison building, in the yard.
Sport Museum
It is a repository, which is rich in sport relics not just of the swimmer and fencer sport of Heves County, but of Olympics and World championships too.
Kossuth u. 9. ◦ Tel.: +36/30 437-5374
Open: 1. Apr- 31. Oct.: Tues.-Sun.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; 2. Nov - 31. March: Tues.-
Sun.: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Kopcsik Marzipania and Bell Founder’s House
Harangöntő u. 4. ◦ Tel.: +36/36 412-626
Only a few meters from here you can find the marzipan exhibition of Lajos Kopcsik Oscar prize winner in the Bell Founder’s House.
Open: Tues.-Sun.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., from 24. April: Mon.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the whole year
Historical Exhibition
Dobó u. 9. ◦ Tel: +36/36 321-715
Open: 1. Apr-31. Oct.: Tues:.-Sun.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 2. Nov.-31. Marc.: Tues:.-Sun.: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Serbian Church
Vitkovics u. 30. ◦ Tel.: +36/36 320-129
Open: year round: Tue. - Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fire Fighting Museum
Tűzoltó tér 5.
History of the local fire department since the 1900s.
Open: 1. Apr-31. Oct.: Tue.-Sun.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; 02. Nov - 31. March.: Tue.-Sun.: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
The St. Bernard church of the Cistercian Order is at 15 Széchenyi utca. The classicist building opposite is the House of arts, home of various cultural events. Along the main street, a pedestrian zone, note the beer-houses and confectioner’s shops. Take a rest!
220-year old István Cellar and Wine Museum
Tündérpart 5. ◦ Tel: +36/36 313-670
Introduction of the wine-producing areas of Hungary, exhibition of old, museum-quality wine-making equipment.
Open: 1. Apr-31. Oct.: Tue.-Sun.: 2 p.m.–6 p.m.; 1. Nov.- 31. March.: By appointment
The Cistercian church
The Archbishop’s Palace
The Archbishop’s Palace is at 5 Széchenyi utca. The diocese of Eger was given the rank of archbishoptic in 1804. The Central Exhibition of the Archbishop’s Collection, housing valuable treasures, is in this building. The items on display are masterpieces of 18th and 19th century goldsmiths and textile artists: monstrances, chalices, reliquaries, chasubles and robes. The artefacts related to Erdődy Gábor, the Bishop of Eger, which he received from Maria Theresa, are of special value. The robe, which was also the Queen’s gift, is famous for having been worn by Maria Theresa when she was crowned queen.
Széchenyi u. 5. ◦ Tel.: +36/36 421-332
Open: 1. Nov.-31. March: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; 1. Apr.-31. Oct.: Tues.-Sat.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Town under the Town: Entrance is next to the steps of Basilica.
Open: 1. Apr.-30. Sept.: Mon.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; 1. Oct.-31. March.: Mon-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tel.: +36/20 9614-019
After a short walk you can get to Szemfényvesztés Exhibition (Városfal u.) which shows the life of the blind. In the Karikatórium you can see caricatures.
By appointment: Tel.: +36 30/337-23-98
Szépasszony valley
Szépasszony-völgy, with some 200 cellars, has been connected with the fame of Eger wines for centuries. The name of the valley is lost to legend. According to Bakó Ferenc ethnographer, "Szépasszony" (Beautiful Woman) was a goddess of pre-historic religion, similar to Venus, the goddess of love. Sacrifices were offered to her at this location. Farmers speak of a famously beautiful woman who used to sell Eger wine in one of the cellars. According to others, the valley was named after one of the light-blooded, beautiful ladies of a noble villa. The origin of the name, as well as the time the first cellars were constructed, cannot be determined by archives. The cellars are carved into the several hundred meter thick rhyolite tufa found in the Eger area. This material can be formed perfectly, and it can maintain wine at the permanent temperature of 10–15 °C. Furthermore, the mosses and noble mould to be found in the cellars establish a unique atmosphere. Helping the mellowing of the wine and the formation of its fragrance.
The most frequently tasted wines in the Szépassszony Valley cellars:
Egri Olaszrizling:
Full-bodied white wine, a harmonic blend of unique mignonette bouquet and almond flavour.
Egri Leányka:
A fine, somewhat delicate, fiery white wine with grape flower bouquet, Egri Leányka is one of the best-known wines of the Eger region.
Egri Muskotály:
Gentle, refreshing white wine retaining the intense bouquet and aroma of the grape varietal.
Egri Chardonnay:
This varietal, grown world-wide, has also set foot in the Eger wine region. The wine it makes is elegant and has a fine, spicy aroma, a blend of fruitiness and barrique aging.
Egri Kékfrankos:
A deep ruby red wine, blending ripe tannin and fruity aromas, most of all, cherry in its flavour and bouquet. The flavour is dominated by fruitiness, rounded acidity and smooth tannin effect. Egri Kékfrankos is the most important component of Egri Bikavér.
Egri Cabarnet sauvignon:
This varietal makes a special wine of deep dark red colour and a velvety tannic aroma. Excellent for barrique aging. Grapes from good harvests should be aged for 5-6 years to yield a full-fledged aroma. The bouquet and flavour is most often that of blackcurrant.
Egri Bikavér:
Egri Bikavér, a registered wine mark, is a blend of at least three wines from different grape varietals.



















