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The neoclassical façade of Eger BasilicaWojsyl · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Eger

Eger Basilica

The second largest church in Hungary, neoclassical, with its staircase of statues · 30–45 min · In the centre, next to the Lyceum

Information
Duration
40 min
Season
All year; respect mass times
Who it's for
All ages

Eger Basilica is the second largest church in Hungary and one of the great works of neoclassicism in the country, from the first half of the 19th century. It is recognised by the staircase with statues of saints and apostles and the columned portico. It is at Pyrker János tér 1, in the centre, opposite the Lyceum: you see it on the way between the castle and the baths. Enter quietly if a mass is under way and check at the door for visiting hours and organ concerts.

Tips

  • Combine it with the Lyceum They face each other.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Eger Basilica?

At Pyrker János tér 1, opposite the Lyceum, in the centre.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The dining room with shelves and walls full of paintings© Palacsintavár

Palacsintavár

Restaurant · Eger · €€€€

What to order: A 40 cm savoury pancake to share and a sweet one for dessert.

Cash only. Closed on Monday.
A bistro table surrounded by shelves of wine bottles© Imola Udvarház

Macok Bisztró & Borbár

Restaurant · Eger · €€€€

What to order: The Flavours of Our Region menu with an Egri Bikavér from the wine list.

To stay nearby

A spacious room with a wooden floor and a period table© Senator-HázSmall hotel

Senator-Ház

Baroque house almost 300 years old · Next to Dobó Square · 11 rooms

Why we like it: A guesthouse of 11 rooms in a house almost 300 years old next to Dobó Square, reopened in 2024 after renovation, with a restaurant.

The hotel reception with a couple checking in© Imola Hotel PlatánSpa hotel

Imola Hotel Platán

Adults only · Next to the spa · Spa and restaurant

Why we like it: A four-star adults-only wellness hotel next to the Eger thermal baths, with a spa, the Borág restaurant and dinners with winemakers.

The Macok bistro, on the hotel's ground floor© Imola UdvarházSmall hotel

Imola Hotel Udvarház

At the foot of the castle · Apartments with kitchens · Bistro with a Bib Gourmand

Why we like it: A three-star hotel at the foot of Eger Castle, in the pedestrian zone, with 15 rooms and apartments with kitchens and the Macok bistro on the ground floor.

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