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Kirchen in Eger

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.

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Eger Basilica

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle or more formally Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St.
Miklos Kokenyesi / CC-BY-SA
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Szűz Mária-kegyhely

A pilgrimage shrine located on the northern outskirts of the city, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It serves as a quiet site for outdoor prayer and reflection.
Peter Maslej / CC-BY-SA
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Szent Bernát Ciszterci Borgia Szent Ferenc templom

A Baroque church built by the Jesuits in the 18th century and later granted to the Cistercian order. It is noted for its ornate interior and central location on Széchenyi Street.
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Szent Miklós Görögkeleti Szerb templom

Often called the Rác church, this 18th-century Serbian Orthodox site features one of Hungary’s most significant iconostases, carved by Nikola Jankovic with icons painted by Anton Kuchelmeister.
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Barátok temploma

This Franciscan church, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, was rebuilt in the 18th century on the site of a former mosque. It features a distinctive Baroque facade and interior.
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Egri Evangélikus Egyházközség temploma

A modest place of worship serving the local Lutheran community, situated near the city center.
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Egri Református gyülekezet temploma

Constructed in the early 20th century, this church serves Eger's Reformed community. Its architecture reflects a transition between neoclassical and modern styles.
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Kisboldogasszony kápolna

A small Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to the Nativity of Mary, providing a quiet space for local worship.
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Angolkisasszonyok kápolnája

The chapel of the Congregation of Jesus, part of a historic educational complex. It serves as a place of worship for the sisters and their students.
Eger Basilica
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