Eger is justly called the Baroque city. In its historic centre many fine Baroque and late-Baroque buildings vie for the admiration of visitors.
One of the most popular museums in Hungary. A number of permanent and temporary exhibitions belong to it. The exhibition, which is presenting the history of the castle, can be found in the Gothic Palace. The characters of "Stars of Eger" (Egri csillagok) can be seen in the exhibition of waxworks (Panoptikum). You may visit the exhibition of the famous Hungarian and foreign Baroque painters' works. Cast a glance into the underground fortress of the castle (Kazamaták). The tomb of Geza Gardonyi can be found in the southeastern part of the castle. It's worth walking along the castle wall, the entire town can be seen from that.

The Mináré (popular name: Minaret) was built during the invasion of Turks in about 1596. No other monument was built norther by the Turks than it. It's one of the highest building in the town with its 40 metres (130 feet) height. The jami next to it had been altered to a Catholic church, then it has been replaced by a new one. 96 stairs leads up to the balcony of the tower, which was based on sculptured sandstone.

The Lyceum is the main building of Károly Eszterházy College that gives home for several events in summer such as the Agria Plays.

National Wine House: Introduction of the viticultural regions of Hungary, exhibition of old oenologian accessories.

Viniculture is almost synonymous with the city. One of the best known and most prestigious wines produced here is the deep red and full bodied Eger Bull's Blood. In the Valley of the Beautiful Maiden, the most important part of town, where the taverns are, wine makers welcome visitors with their wine. Eger is a perfect starting point for those who want to set out on the Palóc Route. Just head towards the Mátra Hills and discover for yourself the whole range of small Palóc villages.