Heves County in the north has the baroque town of Eger, its famous castle and the Mátra mountains.
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★ Has its own city story
Eger is a baroque town of churches and a minaret, the northernmost Ottoman minaret in Europe. Its castle was defended in 1552 by a small garrison, with the help of the town's women, against a huge Ottoman army. The Mátra hills, with Hungary's highest peak, are good for walks. Holloko, in a neighbouring county, is a village on the UNESCO list.
The big moments, and where to see them today.
The castle of the famous siege.
A baroque library and a camera obscura.
From the airport to the city centre by public transport, then the trains and local lines to the museums.
Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.
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