Eger minaret, Ottoman minaret in Eger, Hungary.
The red sandstone minaret rises 40 meters into the sky, featuring a 14-sided design and a balcony positioned 26 meters above ground level.
The minaret remained standing after the Ottoman withdrawal in 1687, despite local attempts to demolish it using 400 oxen pulling ropes attached to its structure.
In 2016, the first Islamic call to prayer in 327 years echoed from the minaret's balcony, performed by a Turkish resident of Eger.
Visitors need to climb 97 steps on a spiral staircase to reach the observation balcony, which provides views across the city of Eger.
The minaret stands as one of three remaining Ottoman-era minarets in Hungary and represents the northernmost minaret from the Ottoman period in Europe.
Location: Eger
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Accessibility: Nicht rollstuhlgerecht
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00
Website: http://minareteger.hu
GPS coordinates: 47.90467,20.37636
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:19
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