Eger Wine Tasting – The Heritage of Viticulture
Besides the heroic Battle of 1552, Eger is also famous for its wines. Discover the city’s rich viticultural heritage through an engaging exhibition at the Dobó István Castle Museum.
Temporary exhibition at Eger Castle, in the lower levels of the Dobó Bastion.
Open from 2 October 2026 to 2 May 2027.
This temporary exhibition explores the history of Eger’s traditional viticulture and winemaking. Spanning from the earliest times to the present day, it offers an insight into the city’s history through its vineyards, grape varieties, harvest traditions, and distinctive cellar system.
Across two levels the exhibition presents the tools and processes of grape growing, the significance of Eger’s landscape, and the traditions surrounding the harvest. Through archive films we see the lasting mark of Eger’s winemaking tradition, while folk songs recall the atmosphere of past generations. The exhibition also tells the story of one of Hungary’s best-known wines: Egri Bikavér, the legendary “Bull’s Blood of Eger”
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