Activities in Eger
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Valley of the Women Wine Tasting
Wine tasting is popular in the wine cellars of the evocatively named Valley of the Women Wine Tasting (Szépasszony-völgy). This is the place to sample Bull's Blood - one of very few reds produced in Eger - or any of the whites: Leányka, Olaszrizling and Hárslevelű from nearby Debrő. The choice of wine cellars can be a bit daunting and their characters can change, so walk around and have a look yourself.
Cellar Nos 16, 17, 29 and 48 are always popular; for schmaltzy Gypsy music, try No 32 or 42. But if you're interested in good wine, visit cellar Nos 5, 18 and 31. Be careful, though; those glasses (about Ft50 to Ft80) go down easily. Hours are erratic, but a few cell…
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István Cellar Wine Tasting
You can sample Eger's famous wines at many places around town, including a couple at the base of the castle, and in the István Cellar Wine Tasting below the Korona hotel; Tourinform has an extensive list.
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Aladár Bitskey Swimming Pool
The stunning Aladár Bitskey Swimming Pool was designed by maverick Hungarian architect Imre Makovecz.
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Thermal Baths
Unwind in the thermal baths, near the Archbishop's Garden, which date from Turkish times.
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Ride or Die
Bicycles can be rented from Ride or Die, but requires a Ft25,000 deposit.
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Thermal Baths
Unwind in the thermal baths, near the Archbishop's Garden, which date from Turkish times.
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