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 fortress located on a hill, built in the 13th century after the Mongol invasion, and is now one of the most popular attractions in the city. The castle covers a vast area and is connected underground by a network of tunnels that stretches five levels deep, reaching 30 meters, serving as the base for the famous Battle of Eger. Hungarian writer Géza Gárdonyi wrote a novel titled "The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon" in 1901, based on this historical event, narrating this poignant and tragic story, 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