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Rakoczi Castle - Castle of Sárospatak

Castles & Country Houses, Museums & Art Centres, Music
Rakoczi Castle - Castle of Sárospatak, is a 16th century castle has been the centre of independence wars in that time. The reconstructed castle now hosts a museum. One of the owners was Lord Franz II. Rákóczi, who marshalled his troops against the Habsburg Monarchy between 1703-1711. 

Today, you can see how the lords lived in the 18th century in Hungary, how cannons were built and learn about the castle's history and wine-making.There is also a small medieval garden. Every third weekend of July you can experience the battle of the castle in the summer festival of the town.

In summer the classical music festival called Zemléni Festival is hold in different historic places in the region such as Rakoczi Castle - Castle of Sárospatak.

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Rakoczi Castle - Castle of Sárospatak

Szent Erzsébet u. 19
Sárospatak
3950
Hungary