Memorial crosses to the Siege of Eger, Eger Castle, Eger, Hungary.

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Memorial crosses to the Siege of Eger, Eger Castle, Eger, Hungary. The crosses are a memorial to around 400 defenders who were killed during a 38 day siege by the Turks in 1552 when around 2000 defenders held off 40,000 Turks.

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Size: 5098px × 3370px
Location: Eger, Hungary
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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