Mezey öreg

Mezey öreg is a locality in Heves County, Northern Hungary. Mezey öreg is situated nearby to the locality Mezey alsó, as well as near Cigléd-dűlő.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nagy-Eged Hill and Eger Minaret.

Nagy-Eged Hill

Peak

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The Nagy-Eged Hill is an emblematic wine producing site. It is Hungary’s highest altitude terroir. Based on its unique location, soil composition and climate, it is the most valuable terroir in the region. It is Eger’s Grand Cru terroir.

Eger Minaret

Scenic viewpoint

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The Eger minaret is an Ottoman-era minaret tower located in Eger city, northern Hungary. It is one of the most northern minarets left from Ottoman rule in Europe. Eger Minaret is situated 3 km southwest of Mezey öreg.

Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle

Church

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle or more formally Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, St. Michael and the Immaculate Conception also called Eger Cathedral is a religious building affiliated with the Catholic Church that functions as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Eger, located in the city of Eger, in Hungary. Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle is situated 3½ km southwest of Mezey öreg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Eger district and Eger.

Eger district

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Eger is a district in eastern part of Heves County. Eger is also the name of the town where the district seat is found. The district is located in the Northern Hungary Statistical Region.

Eger

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Eger is a historic town in Northern Hungary, capital of Heves County, situated between the Mátra and Bükk mountains. Eger district outside of the city is covered in a separate article.