On Saturday we had a "Free Day" when each group was free to do what it wanted. The teachers went to Eger, a winding-but-beautiful 90-minute drive from Salgótarján.
Eger is one of the best examples of the well-preserved historical town in Europe: its first church was actually the first church founded by
St. István, the first King of Hungary, and the downtown area has kept its baroque feel through architecture and a pedestrian-only district. (Below, the main church in Eger)
In the main square are two sets of statues commemorating a 1552 victory against besieging Turks:
Up on a hill is Eger castle (the site of the siege). The castle has tremendous views of the city:
Underground, there are twisty tunnels used by the Hungarians to defend the fortress ... many have weapons and even cannonballs!
After the castle we had lunch at a nearby restaurant, but a little walking found us at the original Dobos Café for actual Dobos Torte ... yummy!
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