The renovated Turkish minaret of Eger reopening in the summer
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The most notable symbol of Eger is undoubtedly its minaret which has been closed to visitors for some time during its reconstruction. The state of this Turkish monument has deteriorated a lot during the last few years, and the load-bearing capacity of the tower has also greatly decreased due to which the monument was in danger, reports Turizmus.com. Now, if the renovation goes according to the plans, the historic building can be opened to the public in the summer.
One of the most important historic monuments of the city of Eger is its minaret dating back to the Turkish era when it was built. As Minareteger.hu unveils, the 40-meter-tall building belonged to the Djami of Kethuda, but after the recapture of the city in 1687, locals wanted to destroy it with 400 oxen. Eventually, the tower was not destroyed and has stood the test of time.
However, by now it has become obvious that this monument is in urgent need of reconstruction since the state of its structure has seriously deteriorated in the last few years.
As Béla Lóczi, Technical Manager of the Hungarian National Asset Management Inc., reported, the vertical pillar of the building has moved away, and the load-bearing capacity of its foundation stones has also decreased due to which the stability of the minaret was in danger.
It should be knocked down. A terrible reminder of the destruction of Hungary, the murder of Hungarians and the removal of tens of thousands of Hungary from Hungary proper to Persia.