Kostely v Egeru

Historic Churches and Shrines

Eger’s religious landscape is defined by the monumental Eger Basilica, Hungary’s second-largest church, featuring a neoclassical facade and a 54-meter-high dome. The city’s history is reflected in its diverse architecture, from the Baroque Cistercian and Franciscan churches to the Serbian Orthodox church containing an intricate 18th-century iconostasis. This collection highlights the spiritual heritage of the region, encompassing Roman Catholic cathedrals, Protestant meeting houses, and secluded shrines that showcase centuries of denominational coexistence and artistic evolution.