Eger
Eger
Although a long day trip from Budapest (128km/80mi), Eger warrants a visit. It’s a beautifully preserved baroque town, with a relaxed, Mediterranean feel. It’s flanked by two of the Northern Uplands’ splendid ranges of hills and is also home to the celebrated Egri Bikavér (Eger Bull’s Blood) wine.
Hungarians like to visit Eger because it was here that their ancestors fended off the Turks for the first time during the 170 years of Turkish occupation. The city has something interesting around every corner and is close dto traffic in the centre, making it perfect for negotiating on foot.