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Torok Kori Minaret
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MikeLondonSE13
London, UK8,243 contributions
Not 4 the faint hearted. 360deg views.Take care reversing down.Small groups only.No passing on ledge or stairs.Enjoy!
Sep 2023 • Friends
5/9/23 Tuesday early Afternoon

I do not like heights at all but my two friends were eager to go up. 700 each from a woman under a parasol at the base. She was not busy at all at 12:40.

Up they went there 98 steps.... and out of the door at the top they popped out....photo opportunities abounded!

After fifteen minutes one returned, a couple of minutes after the other.

Verdict - just as well I did not dare go up!! Great 360degree views if you do not mind a very narrow stairwell, slippery/worn steps, very narrow sloping ledge with just about adequate railings but no passing places.

They loved it!

Coming down backwards was the only way back, hence the late returner!

The woman obviously only lets a few up at a time together and the next party has to wait for the all of the first to return. There is no way of passing on the claustrophobic stairs.

I was so glad I did not go up!

We went for a walk on the castle ramparts and got higher than the minaret's 26m viewpoint. After circumnavigating the castle we returned to the ramparts' start and saw groups of people up there so she was busy in the end.

I split from my friends to go to the Beatles Museum to see school groups gathered round this historic monument at around 14:30 waiting their turn to go up and down....

Enjoy... if you dare!!

Do not have an alcoholic drink first! You may need one after if that is your preference!

I attach some images from the ground and castle day and dusk!

I usually start a review with 'We three middle aged guys from London'. I am the fittest and slimmest but hate heights. They are not fit or slim but it was fine for them.

Post Scriptum: my friend who took some time reversing back down says he must have pulled a muscle somehow in the process as he's not been the same since.... no big problem, just take care! He felt something happen which on the stairway and it still persists.
Written 6 September 2023
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CaseyBe
London, UK176 contributions
Fantastic view - but very narrow stairs.
Jul 2023 • Couples
We went up an a sunny day mid afternoon. The views of the castle and the main square were great. You go up in small groups and then all come down again within 15 minutes. It's too narrow for passing on the stairs. Fabulous view but not suitable for those who are claustrophobic (the stairs are very narrow) or don't like heights (there's a high rail at the top but the parapet is very narrow).
Written 14 July 2023
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,288 contributions
Unique attraction in this part of Europe
Apr 2023
Although this area was once dominated by the Ottomans, very little remains from that era. This minaret is apparently the northernmost medieval minaret still standing. It is a very narrow staircase to a very narrow balcony making it tough on people who are claustrophobic or afraid of heights but still a great thing to see!
Written 23 April 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,618 contributions
A reminder of the past
Oct 2021
This minaret and Kethuda dzsámi were built about 1590, at the beginning of Turkish occupation. It’s a memento of Turkish rule and architect. It’s 40meters high and if you want to climb up about 100 stairs you can see a magnificent view. I climed up to the top some years ago, but now we couldn’t go in, because it was closed. From November it’s open 10-14.45, if the weather is suitable. It’s cheap, only 500 HUF, but I don’t recommend if you have claustrophobia or you are afraid of the height.
Written 14 November 2021
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NielsGS1905
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
Lonely minaret
Sep 2021 • Couples
We tried to climb up, but no one was at the entrance. After a few moments, a cranky woman showed up out of nothing and asked us if we want to climb up. We asked if we could pay with bank card but the answer was no, only cash. We didn't have any cash, and then the woman, cranky as she was, left. Probably not the person who is running the business there...
Written 8 September 2021
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nagytibi
Budapest, Hungary543 contributions
Nice view
Jun 2020
Some climbing rewards you with excellent views of the city, the castle and the hills nearby. I do not recommend if you have claustrophobia or horror of height.
Written 9 March 2021
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,999 contributions
Nice experience
Aug 2020 • Couples
I have never had a possibility to climb minaret. It was very interesting experience. Price was 400 HUF. We needed to wait until some people will go down. It is not a climb for very fat people or thouse who are afraid tight areas or high buildings. It is not so high barrier at top. Nearly 100 stairs is not big problem.
Written 11 August 2020
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belgianguy1
Bruges, Belgium11,295 contributions
Tall minaret
Aug 2020 • Friends
Cool looking and tall minaret, however if you wanna go up, be prepared to join a slow moving queue (apparently because of space constraints inside, only a very limited number of people can go up at the same time)... entrance fee is a very reasonable 400 HUF
Written 7 August 2020
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary3,125 contributions
A rocket in downtown
Jul 2020
It is a high minaret in the downtown of Eger. It looks like a space rocket.
You can step up to the top to get a nice view of the town.
Written 28 July 2020
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2019bySO
Budapest, Hungary104 contributions
Turkish history in Eger
Jul 2020 • Couples
Just in the middle of Eger, easy to find, tough to climb in narrow ladders, but you should at least see once.
Written 18 July 2020
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