National Mansion and Castle Programme - GINOP
The development of Eger castle has been financed by the project "Tourism Development of Eger Castle and Fortress System" (GINOP-7.1.1-15-2016-00009), part of the National Mansion and Fortified Castle Programme.
Ongoing work includes:
- Building a modern reception building next to the south gate, with a new ticket office, information point, rest area and toilets.
- Rebuilding Varkoch Gate, returning it to its late 16th-century state. The walls and roof rafters are complete, tiling of the roof is in progress.
- Reinstating the drawbridge in its original location, together with a pit trap with spikes (trou de loup).
- Creating a period guardroom on the upper floor of the bastion, accessible via a staircase inside the southern inner castle wall.
- Building a new Visitor Centre underneath the Southwestern Cannon Emplacement.
- Opening a cinema room with quality 4K films on the castle's history and the siege of 1552.
- Providing access to an information point showcasing the work of the National Mansion and Castle Programme.
- Opening new facilities , including a relaxation lobby, gift shop and toilets. For families, a stroller storage area, a baby changing area and a baby momma's lounge will be available.
- Recreating the Castle Bakery next to Dobó Bastion as it would have looked in the 16th-century including, visual elements that reflect the site's original function, including the bakery itself, kitchen and dining area.
- Strengthening the cellar under the Castle Bakery.
Refurbishing the Prison Exhibition, providing Visitors with a basic understanding of the legal and judicial customs of the 14th to 18th centuries.