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There’s a map of sights inside the castle: in Hungarian and German right near the entrance, the map in English is available inside, near the Minting Museum. – The second floor of the ”’Gothic Palace”’ or Bishop Palace houses an excellent permanent exhibit on the history of the castle, the Turkish siege, and aftermath, on the first floor temporary exhibition can be seen. The ”’Art Gallery”’ (KAptA?r) contains artwork from different Hungarian artists, most notably Munkacsy. The Castle’s Prison open only between May and September and located also on the first floor. Finally there is a tour of the ”’Underground Passageways”’. The tour will take you first to the Heroes’ Hall (Ha sAk terme), with a replica of the tomb of IstvA?n DobA. The passages themselves contain several different examples of archaeological finds, as well as reenactments of events from the Turkish siege (a cannon being fired, an underground explosion, and a makeshift motion detector that uses peas). The passages can only be visited by tour, which are available in English at an extra cost. The tours close early, so be sure to call in advance to ensure you will get a tour when you arrive. Also more sights are the Lapidarium in the halls of Caserne and casemates which are also can only be visited by tour). In DobA Bastion is also a space to temporary exhibitions, the BastionAs open terrace offers breathtaking views. – The castle has several other attractions which are not included on the main ticket. Specifically, you will have to pay extra for: ”’Panopticum”’ exhibits of a dozen wax figures based on characters from the book Eclipse of the Crescent Moon by GAza Gardonyi. Winter time: open 9.00-15.00 Entrance fees: adult/reduced HUF350/250. ”’Weapon exhibition”’ on DobA bastion contains weapons from all around the world. ”’Minting museum”’ (A remverde),_in the former Mint building,- displays coins of ancient origin. ”’The Castle Cinema”’ shows the ”Eger in the 1500s” movie in 3D (HUF400, Tu-Su 9.00-16.00 summer till 17.00). – ”’To Do”’: Beyond historic sights there are excellent views of the entire city as well as several hobbyhorses inside the yard that even adult tourists enjoy playing with/on. Try the special ‘Torch-light tours’ in the Casemates in July and August every Friday and Saturday. – Tip: The temperature of Dungeon ([http://www.egrivar.hu/en/kiallitasok/allando_kiallitasok.html Casemates] ) constant throughout the year,-10-12AC,-so bring some warm clothes
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The entry ticket Adult HUF1400, half price for student will grant you entrance to the main exhibits. Plus: guided tour in Hungarian HUF550, guided tour in English or German HUF800 p.p., Photo permit to Castle Museums HUF1000
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The castle ”’gate is open”’: Jan-Feb 8:00-17:00, Marc 8:00-18:00, Apr 8:00-19:00, May-Aug 8:00-20:00, Sep 8:00-19:00, Oct 8:00-18:00, Nov-Dec 8:00-17:00. ”’Permanent exhibitions”’ open: Jan-Apr 10:00-16:00, May-Jun 15 9:00-17:00, Jun 16-Aug 10:00-17:0
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