Rákóczi Castle, Sárospatak
Sárospataki vár
One of Hungary's best-preserved Renaissance castles, with a Red Tower and a Rákóczi Museum that tells the story of the War of Independence.
The castle stands on the bank of the Bodrog River. Its core is the 15th-century 'Red Tower,' which the Perényi and Rákóczi families expanded into a Renaissance palace in the 16th and 17th centuries. Francis II Rákóczi spent his youth here. The Rákóczi Museum inside displays family relics, noble furniture and historical materials on the anti-Habsburg War of Independence. The balconies, loggias and the 'Rose Hall' are worth a close look. The outer walls and gardens can be strolled for free, while the Red Tower can only be climbed with a guide. It is usually closed on Mondays. It is about 35 km from Tokaj and can be reached by train or car.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Sárospatak Reformed College
- Hercegkút Cellar Rows
- Zemplén Adventure Park
- Tolcsva Wine Museum
- Regéc Castle
- Tisza–Bodrog Confluence
- World Heritage Wine Museum Tokaj
- Tokaj Museum