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Egerszalók

Located to the west of Eger, in the valley of Laskó Stream is Egerszalók.

Attractions

In 1961, at the southern border of the village during an oil drill thermal water was found. The 65–69 °C thermal water deposits white travertine, a type of limestone on the ground, similarly to springs in Turkey. It is one of the best quality sulphuric waters. It is best used for rheumatic and musculoskeletal issues. In the next few years a new hotel and a bathing complex was built and the spring – as a local specialty– was preserved in its original form. It is one of the main sights of Egerszalók besides its famous wine, the egri bikavér (Bull’s Blood of Eger).

Its 130 hectares large reservoir is a popular place amongst fishers and lovers of water sports.

A known monument of the city is the Baroque Roman Catholic church built in 1738 with the icon of the Miraculous Virgin Mary on its altar.

The late Baroque St. Wendelin of Trier Chapel was built in 1805.

History

The village was first mentioned as „Terra Zolouk” in a document from 1248. Its name originates from the Szalók Clan who settled here. The village’s church was first mentioned in 1470. In the Ottoman times the area was occupied and heavily taxed. In the hundred years after 1552, it became desolated multiple times. Only the ruins of the church remained by the beginning of the 1700’s.

Between 1731 and 1734 the village was populated with German peasants; though the population was mixed, Egerszalók’s official language was Hungarian. The villagers were planting grapes in some parts of the settlement. Although religious flagellation was banned by the kings in the 18th century, here it was practiced even in 1813 at St. Mary’s Day.