Archbishop's Garden

Érsekkert
Location Eger
Area 0.12
Open 0-24
Status open all year

Archbishop's Garden (Hungarian:Érsekkert or colloquially Népkert) is a park in Eger, Hungary, that covers about 12 hectares.

History

It was created on the area of a former hunting ground. The park walls were built by Bishop Esterházy. Some of these walls are still standing on the northern and western side of the park. The park was opened to the public in 1919.

Sights

Coordinates: 47°53′49″N 20°22′49″E / 47.8969°N 20.3803°E / 47.8969; 20.3803

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