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Eger
Also known as Jager, Erlau
Eger ( , ; ; also known by other alternative names) is the county seat of Heves County, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary (after Miskolc). A city with county rights, Eger is best known for its medieval castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, and red wines. Its population of around 53,000 (2017) makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary, according to the census. The town is located on the Eger Stream (a tributary of the Tisza river), on the hills between the Mátra and Bükk mountains. The main campus of Eszterházy Károly Catholic
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Eger is a historic city in Northern Hungary, notable for its medieval castle, Ottoman minaret, thermal baths, baroque architecture, and red wines. With a population of around 53,000, it serves as the county seat of Heves County and is Hungary's second-largest city in the northern region.
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- City with county rights
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- Top left: Eger Minorite church. Top right: View of Eger from the castle. Bottom left: Egri Bazilika. Bottom right: Minaret Eger
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35 sectionsContents
- Names and etymology
- Coat of arms
- History
- Reign of Saint Stephen
- Mongol invasion
- Reign of King Matthias
- The siege of Eger
- Ottoman rule
- Habsburg rule
- The Period of Reforms
- Revolution and War of Independence
- Age of the monarchy
- 20th century
- Ecclesiastical history
- Geography
- Climate
- Wine
- Tourism
- Transport
- Rail
- Coach
- Local bus
- Culture
- Districts
- Main sights
- Churches
- Population
- Politics
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Eger ( , ; ; also known by other alternative names) is the county seat of Heves County, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary (after Miskolc). A city with county rights, Eger is best known for its medieval castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, and red wines. Its population of around 53,000 (2017) makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary, according to the census. The town is located on the Eger Stream (a tributary of the Tisza river), on the hills between the Mátra and Bükk mountains. The main campus of Eszterházy Károly Catholic University is in Eger.
==Names and etymology==
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