The pool in the adjoining strand is fed by the same spring. Eger's Baroque buildings are splendid, most notably the 1771 Minorite church, centrepiece of Dob t r. There are more listed buildings in this town than anywhere else in Hungary bar Budapest and Sopron. Small and with a mostly pedestrianised centre, Eger is ideal for strolling. One could easily do the town in a day, but it's a relaxing and rewarding overnighter.
Afternoon is best, as places start closing by early evening.
Out of high season, it's also pretty dead on Sundays and Mondays. The Valley bustles most during the two-week harvest festival in September. It's a 25-minute walk from Dob t r or a short cab ride. For dinner we'd recommend the Effendi at Kossuth Lajos utca 19, a laid-back and inexpensive cellar restaurant. Otherwise there is an assortment of eating options on Sz chenyi utca, including a Greek restaurant, a cukr szda, a salad bar and a brand-name burger joint.