Egri Var, A Historic Siege, Underground Labyrinths

Egri Castle, Castle Promenade, Tetemvár, Eger, Egri District, Heves County, Northern Hungary, Great Plain and North, 3300, Hungary

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Castle

Introduction

Eger Castle is an ancient castle located on a mountain, built in the 13th century after the invasion of the Mongols. It is now one of the most popular attractions in the city. The castle covers a large area and is connected underground by a five-level tunnel network that reaches a depth of 30 meters. It was the base for the famous Siege of Eger. Hungarian writer Géza Gárdonyi used this historic event to create a moving and tragic story in his 1901 novel "Eclipse of the Crescent Moon," which has been translated into multiple languages.

Address

Egri Castle, Castle Promenade, Tetemvár, Eger, Egri District, Heves County, Northern Hungary, Great Plain and North, 3300, Hungary

Opening hours

From April to August, Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00-20:00
In September, 8:00-19:00
in October and March, 8:00-18:00
From November to February of the following year, 8:00-17:00.

Transportation

Up the rough stone slope behind the city center square, you can reach the castle.

Phone +36 312 744