Eger

Eger, a Bohemian town on the right bank of the river Eger, 91 miles W. of Prague, and the centre of the railway system of S.W. Bohemia. It was once fortified, but the defences were destroyed in 1809, the only remains being some fragments and a tower, chapel, and part of the great hall of the citadel. There are some manufactures. Wallenstein was assassinated here in 1654. An avenue three miles long leads to Franzensbrunnen. The river rises in Bavaria 12 miles N.W. of the town, and has a course of 124 miles S.E. and then N.E. into the Elbe.