Editing Eger (section)

===Reign of Saint Stephen===
[[File:Eger castle - ruins of the romanesque basilica.JPG|thumb|left|250px|The ruins of the [[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]] basilica in the [[Eger Castle]]]]

Today's Eger was formed in the 10th century by St. [[Stephen of Hungary|Stephen]] (997–1038), the first [[Christians|Christian]] king of Hungary, who founded an [[episcopal see]] in Eger. The first [[cathedral]] of Eger was built on Castle Hill, within the present site of Eger Castle. Eger grew around this cathedral, and remains an important religious centre in Hungary.

This settlement took up an important place among the Hungarian towns even in the early Middle Ages. The natural fundamentals of the surroundings (meeting of plains and hills) made it possible to establish economic and cultural relations between the different parts of the country.

During the 11th and 12th centuries, [[Wallonia|Walloon]] settlers came from the areas beyond the [[Rhine]]. They settled with the kings' permission, bringing [[western culture]] to this region and acclimating the [[viticulture]]. The development of the town accelerated with their presence.