Géza Gárdonyi, a famous Hungarian author and poet, was born in Eger in 1863. He is best known for his historical novel "Egri Csillagok" (Stars of Eger), which tells the story of the 1552 Siege of Eger and the heroic defense of the castle against the Ottoman Empire.
Discover the Hidden Gems of Eger: A Quiz on the City with County Rights in Heves, Hungary