Dobó István Grammar School, Secondary education building in Eger, Hungary.
Dobó István Grammar School is a secondary education building in Eger featuring multiple floors with classical architectural details, tall windows, and spacious classrooms throughout. The facility provides comprehensive learning spaces designed for modern educational programs.
The school was established in 1891 and remained at its original location on Széchenyi út 19. Ferenc Kemény served as one of its first directors from 1893 to 1894.
The school is named after István Dobó, the military commander known for defending Eger Castle against Ottoman forces. His name reflects the local pride in the region's resistant history.
The school is accessible during standard school hours, and visitors can explore the exterior and school grounds. Interior visits should be arranged in advance through proper channels.
The school features an extensive network of underground cellars originally built by Turkish prisoners captured from the castle. These cellars remain a hidden element of local history beneath the classrooms.
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