Eger ( ; see also other alternative names) is the county seat of
Heves, and the second largest city in
Northern Hungary (after
Miskolc). Eger is best known for
its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings (including the northernmost
Turkish minaret), dishes and
red wines. It has an estimated population of 56,530 as of 2011, which makes it 19th largest city in
Hungary. The city is located on the Eger Stream, on the hills of the
Bükk Mountains.