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Local Customs: The Shield of Eger
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  • Updated by cobrioc on Aug 4, 2003
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  • The Shield of Eger developed from the shield of Bishop Gyorgy Fenesy (1686-1689) after an agreement which was made with him in 1694. The bastion with the three gates on it refers to the existence of the fortress. The rampant unicorn between the two bastions on the side of the shield came from the bishop's shield. The sword in the fore-feet of the unicorn symbolises the manorial power of life and death. The snake twisting on the sword stands for the defect of treachery and hatred by faith. The star and the sun symbolise the alternation of days and nights. And finally, the eagle with a gospel in its clutches refers to apostle and evangelist Saint John who is the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Eger.

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    Local Customs: Eger's name comes from
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  • Updated by cobrioc on Jul 21, 2003
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  • Eger's name comes from the Latin word: "ager" (earth). This theory comes from more recent researchers who think that during the 11th and 12th centuries settlers with a Walloon origin ("latins") in Hungarian) moved to this territory.

    The basin of Eger and the hilly region around it have always been very suitable for human settlements, and there are many archaeological findings from the early ages of history, which support this fact.
    Actually Eger's establishment coincides with the church - founding activity of first king, Saint Stephen. Eger's cathedral from the hill which later became known as King's Seat.

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    Local Customs: Welcome to Eger, a Town of Wine and Grape.
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  • Eger is one of the most beautiful towns of Hungary with lots of historic buildings. It lies in the valley of the Eger Stream, in the hill-country, which extends over the western foot of the Bukk Mountains.

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    Local Customs: Eger Castle
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  • Eger Castle, visible from just about anywhere in Eger, can be reached by walking northeast out of the square; enter it via the path out of Dozsa Gyorgy ter. You can just wander around the grounds, which are always open, or explore two museums on the premises.

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    Comments for cobrioc about Eger
    Sininen Sat Mar 10, 2007 09:20 UTC
     We spent only one day in Eger but loved everything we saw. On your page there are so many places we missed, so we must go back. A great page with informative tips and lovely photos.
    iandsmith Mon Nov 28, 2005 18:36 UTC
     Never heard of the place! Genuine five star tips all the way. As for "archiepiscopacy", I'm heading for the dictionary.
    MalenaN Sat Sep 24, 2005 07:09 UTC
     Eger looks like a lovely city! I hope to visit the town on a daytrip from Budapest.
    barryg23 Wed May 25, 2005 22:10 UTC
     Fantastic page with great tips. Very helpful for our trip next week.
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