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MuseumsMuseums are usually closed on Mondays, on other days they are open from 9am to 4pm. Dobo Istvan Castle Museum The medieval castle on a small hill overlooking the town has been the site of numerous historical events. The original buildings included a cathedral and the Bishop's Palace dating from the 13th century; the castle was later fortified, the walls providing the cover for the determined defence against the Turks by a small and outnumbered army. The women who fought alongside the soldiers claimed their place in national consciousness during this much-celebrated historical event. The Dobó István Fortress Museum, in the restored Palace, is one of the most popular museums in Hungary and has exhibitions on the history of the town and castle. Also within the castle grounds is the Heroes' Hall which holds the grave of the celebrated leader, Dobó István, as well as the Prison Museum, Waxworks, and the underground, rock-hewn artillery enclosures. The best views of the town are from the castle walls. Telephone: (036) 312 744. Opening time: Castle grounds are open from 8am to 5, 6, 7 and 8pm depending on the season, summer being the longer hours. Liceum The building is is one of the oldest university buildings of the country. As it was built for a long period (1750-1793), the various styles (late baroque, rococo, copf, classicist) can all be seen on the single parts of the building. The building wings embracing the square shaped courtyard are 85 metres long and 21 metres high. On the first floor there are three big hall with a height of two storeys. The library is found in th esouthern wing, and in the hall of the northen side there is an exhibition of a conference hall. The astral tower ( 53 meters high) is found above the eastern wing of the building. Address: Eger, Eszterhazy Square 1. Telefon: 36/520-400 Paloc Popular Art The exhibition focuses on the folk art of the Palóc ethnical group. The most beautiful carved wooden items are the works of shepherds. Among the popular ceramics there are the prominent pitchers and jugs of Mezõcsát and Tiszafüred. Palóc folk art also has a long tradition in weaving. The woman designs are of great simplicity. The finest examples of Palóc embroidery can be seen on the patterned sheets, bedspreads, and satchels. Of all the clothing which was embroidered as part of the traditional Palóc costume it was the bridgeroom's shirts and woman's blouses and aprons which were decorated most extensively. Skilled practitioners made the outer garments, embroidered frize-coats and sheepskin waistcoats. Within the context of a wedding procession and dressed in the rich and varied folk costume, participants would present the characteristic intricately decorated nuptual loaf. Address: Eger, Dobo Street 12.TheatreThe Gárdonyi Géza Theatre and the Harlekin Puppet Theatre ensure the top-class entertainment for the people who like plays.You can also buy your theatre tickets in the ticket office at Széchenyi Street 5. Gárdonyi Géza Theatre (Hatvani kapu Square) Tel.: 36-311-984 Harlekin Puppet Theatre (Bartók Béla Square)CinemaUránia Cinema, Uránia Studio Cinema (Széchenyi Street 14.).Discoteques & ClubsBroadway Palace Pyrker Platz 3. Colt Étterem és Sörözõ Mecset Strasse 4. Telefon: 36-310-635 Egri Est Café Széchenyi Strasse 16. Telefon: 36-411-105 Hyppolit Katona Platz 2. Liget Casino Disco Érsekkert Malibu Bródy Sándor Strasse Telefon: 36-429-188 Más Klub Széchenyi Strasse 57. Telefon: 36-427-510 T-Rex Pori Strasse 4.LibrariesCounty Library Kossuth Street 16. Foreign Language Collection Széchenyi Street 16. Diocesan Library Eszterházy Square 1.BathsThey're located at Klapka and Hadnagy Streets, with nearby parking facilities. There are two kinds of mineral water here: thermal: 28-38oC, with Radon gas: 28oC. This last type can be recommen- ded for people with heart and circulatory problems. It has medicinal values for rheuma- tology, anti-inflammatory and gynaecological problems. The Baths are open from 6am to 20pm. From October 1st to May 31st the hours are 9am to 7pm. Adult ticket prices for one day are 400 HUF, children's tickets cost 250 HUF. The changing cubicle costs 600 HUF for a day. The Turkish bath next door is part of a hospital. One day tickets cost X HUF. You can also buy 5-10-15 day cures for the price of X HUF (for foreigners).Bitskey Aladár Indoor Pool can also be used in winters.Baths around EgerBükkszék (30 km) Bogács (20 km) Mezõkövesd, Zsóry baths (30 km) Miskolctapolca, Cave baths (70 km) Parádfürdõ (30 km) Egerszalók, hot spring (15 km) Nyéki Lakes (50 km) Lake Tisza, Kisköre (60 km)RidingEquestrian Centre: Mátyus udvarház (on the way to Noszvaj, about 5 km) Horseback riding: Joó János Street (Almagyar hill)Equestrian Centre,touringSzilvásvárad (35 km)FishingEgerszalók reservoir (lake) (10 km) Ostoros reservoir (10 km) You can fish for carp, pike, beam etc. in the local lakes. Lake Tisza (Poroszló, Sarud, Kisköre, Tiszanána) (50 km) Lake made by damming up the River Tisza, you can fish for pike-perch, catfish, carp etc.CyclingThere is approximately 4 kilometres long built bicycle street. (Mainly in Felsõváros, which leads from the camping to the hospital. Cycling tours can be made in the mountains around town on marked hiking trails and forestry service roads.HikingThere are several marked walking paths in the mountains around the town. Tips: -Dobó István look-out tower (Nagy Eged-hegy, 5 km)Hanggliding, parachutingIf you have equipment you can enjoy this sport on Eged (5 km).MotocrossThe course is at Töviskes valley (10 km, on the way to Egerbakta)Touring tips, major sightsSzarvaskõ: ruins of the castle of Szarvaskõ (6 km) Felsõtárkány: narrow-gauge, Vörös kõ spring: (from April to June) (8 km) Feldebrõ: church, wine (20 km) Ostoros: reservoir, egg shoeing (5 km) Szomolya, Ostoros: kaptárkövek (5-10 km) Noszvaj: De la Motte Castle (museum) (10 km) Bélapátfalva: abbey (20 km) Szilvásvárad: Szalajka valley, waterfall, Lipicaner horses, narrow-gauge, trout lakes (35 km) Nagyvisnyó: ruins of the castle of Dédes (40 km) Egerszalók: hot water springs, reservoir (10 km) Sirok: Castle of Sirok (20 km) Bükkszék: Bath (30 km) Mikófalva: folk centre (20 km) Aggtelek: stalacite caves (70 km) |
