Francis II Rákóczi was born here on March 27, 1676.
The restoration project was funded through a cross-border cooperation program between Slovakia and Hungary.
The manor is one of the few surviving residences where the Rákóczi family resided during the 17th century.
The building features original Renaissance architectural elements, including sgraffito decorations.
The museum includes a reconstructed historical wine cellar representative of the Tokaj wine-growing region.
Mansion F. Rakoczi II. in Borša is the documented birthplace of Francis II Rákóczi, the leader of the last anti-Habsburg uprising in Hungary. The manor house is a protected national cultural monument that underwent extensive restoration completed in 2021. It functions as a museum and cultural center focusing on the life of the prince and the history of the Zemplín region. The site includes a permanent exhibition showcasing 17th and 18th-century noble life and military history. Architecturally, the building is a significant example of a fortified Renaissance manor house, later adapted into a Baroque residence. The grounds include an expansive park area that has been revitalized for public use. It serves as a symbolic bridge between Slovak and Hungarian history, often hosting bilateral diplomatic and cultural events. The estate features a specialized research space for historians studying the Rákóczi family era.
The restored main facade viewed from the central axis of the garden.
Check the official website for rotating temporary exhibitions before arrival.
Walk the full length of the restored park to see the secondary historic structures.
Allow extra time to read the detailed, multi-lingual interpretive signs provided in each room.
Do not assume all staff are fluent in English; the site primarily uses Slovak and Hungarian signage.
Closed on Mondays.
