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	Franciscan Church Tip Rating:

By cobrioc on July 12, 2003

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The Baroque style Franciscan church is on Kossuth Lajos Street, a street rich in historic buildings. The foundation stone was laid in 1736 by the architect Giovanni Battista Carlone. The facade and two towers of the building were constructed according to János Nitsman's plans. The gate and the statue of Mater Dolorosa were sculpted by Giovanni Adami. The church is famous for its altar which was made by the painter Pál Kronewetter and the sculptor Antal Steinhauser. The monastery was built between 1714 and 1749. Most of the cell doors and iron fittings are the original ones.

Address: 14 Kossuth Street, Eger.

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	Turkish Bath Tip Rating:

By cobrioc on July 11, 2003

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The Castle contains the Istvan Dobo Castle Museum which displays the history of the town. Other relics from the 150 year-long Turkish occupation are the Minaret and the famous Turkish Bath with its open-air pools. Open all year round, the therapeutic water is recommended for the healing of rheumatic diseases.

Directions: The Bath is situated in a beautiful park, near the Eger stream, not far from the city . Water components: calcium-magnezium-hydrocarbonated water Adress: 3394 Egerszalok

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By cobrioc on July 11, 2003

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Cathedral

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The Cathedral stands on a slight hill and dominates its surroundings with its size. There has been a church on the site continuously since the Middle Ages, but the present basilica dates from 1831-6. The designer of this building in Neoclassical style was József Hild, a great architect of his day, although the architecture of the Basilica (particularly the side elevations) has often been criticized. However, the main front, with its monumental columns, is truly imposing, and inside it has fine proportions. At the bottom of the flights of steps to the main front are statues of St. Stephen and St. Ladislas, both 10th c. Hungarian kings. At the beginning of the second flight of stairs are statues of the apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, done, like the allegorical figures on the main front, by the Italian-born sculptor Marco Casagrande

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	The Cistercian Church Tip Rating:

By cobrioc on July 12, 2003

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Interior

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The Cistercian Church stands in the intersection of Széchenyi Street and Bródy Sándor Street. In olden times there was a Moslem mosque in the place of the church. The land was then given to the Jesuits, who started the construction of their monastery and church in 1699. The monastery was completed by 1727, and the masses were celebrated in the church from 1773 on but the building was finished a long time later only. The Jesuit order was dissolved in 1773 and the church was taken over by the Cistercians.

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	Eszterhazy Karoly Teachers' Training College Tip Rating:

Updated By cobrioc on August 4, 2003

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The College was being built from 1765 to 1785. When taking over the construction project Jakab Fellner made some minor changes to the original plans prepared by Jozsef Gerl. According to the plans the building would have been suitable for a four-faculty university, but neither Maria Theresa nor Joseph II gave their permission to such an institution. Thus the building was used for teaching theology and law, and also for training teachers. At present Teachers' Training College is operating in the building, and the diocesan library may also be found there.

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Updated By cobrioc on July 28, 2003

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Minaret

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The Minaret built in the Turkish era is thought to date from the early 17th century and was part of a mosque which has been totally destroyed. The Minaret, 115 feet high, contains a spiral staircase up to the roof balcony from which the muezzin used to call the Moslems to prayer.

Among all the buildings of this type, the minaret of Eger is found in the northern-most point of the former Ottoman Empire. During the Turkish occupation Eger became the seat of a vilayet which is a Turkish domain including several sanjaks.

Another remainder of the Turkish period is a bathing pool. The open air bath, set in an attractive park, is also fed by thermal springs.

The Minaret is open daily from 10am to 6pm, but the ticket taker in the little booth at the Minaret's base is not always faithful to these hours. If no one is there, you might ask at the nearby Minaret Hotel.

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By cobrioc on July 12, 2003

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The Fortress

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The episcopacy of Eger was founded by Steven I (the first Christian king of Hungary) in 1009. The church built during the first period in the history of the episcopacy has decayed almost without a trace. However, the ruins of the Norman style church that has three naves and was built in the 12th century can still be seen today. The current fortress was built after the Mongol invasion of Hungary in 1241-42 and was in its glory in the second half of the 15th century; the Gothic style episcopal see, where the Fortress Museum may be found, today was built at that time. Eger was the only town in 1552 to resist the invasion of the Turkish army which was superior in number. Inside the fortress visitors may see the Fortress History Exhibition, Hall of Heroes, Casamates, Gallery, and the Dungeon. Ispotály Cellar and the Mint are brand new facilities.

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	Dobo Square Tip Rating:

By cobrioc on July 12, 2003

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The main square of the town is Dobó Square. It was a market place in olden times. The Minorite Church and the Town Hall are the two chief attractions of the square. Also, there are two groups of statues there. István Dobó's statue, which was made of bronze by the sculptor Alajos Strobl in 1907, is on the east side i.e. in the direction of the Fortress, while "The Valiant Warriors of the Borders", which was made by Zsigmond Kisfaludy Strobl in 1967, is in front of the Town Hall.

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	Captain Dobo and his Men Tip Rating:

By msforbes on January 2, 2004

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In 1522 the walls of Eger castle halted the Ottomen army. 2000 defernders under the command of Istvan Dobo held their own against the 100.000 invading Turks for a month. Dobo opened the castle's wine cellars, and broke open the casks for his men who greeted the soldiers without wiping the incarnadine wine from their lips and bearded chins (sometimes I show up for work like that).
The rumour circulated among the invaders that the defenders of Eger drank Bull's Blood and were therefore invincible.
The women too had a role in this, boiling oil to pour on their attackers. The French proverb, "As strong as a Turk." was changed to "As strong as the women of Eger."