The house is a faithful architectural replica based on descriptions and sketches of Rákoczi’s original exile residence in Tekirdağ.
Francis II. Rákoczi spent the last 18 years of his life in exile in the Ottoman Empire after the failed uprising against the Habsburgs.
His remains were brought from Turkey to Košice in 1906 and are interred in St. Elisabeth Cathedral.
The interior contains an authentic 18th-century writing desk used by Rákoczi himself.
The location on Hrnčiarska Street is part of the city's historic Artisan Lane, known for its preserved medieval workshops.
The Rodosto Memorial House is a precise reconstruction of the dining house used by Francis II. Rákoczi during his exile in the Turkish city of Tekirdağ, formerly known as Rodosto. Located in Košice, the building serves as a branch of the East Slovak Museum and commemorates the leader of the last anti-Habsburg uprising in Hungary. The interior features original furniture and personal artifacts transported from Turkey in 1906, when Rákoczi's remains were repatriated to Košice. The exhibit includes his personal belongings, historical weapons, and oil paintings depicting the uprising period. The structure was built in the 1990s as a replacement for a previous replica, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of the 18th-century exile dwelling.
The main exhibition room featuring the ornate 18th-century furniture and the wood-paneled walls.
Combine your visit with a walk down Hrnčiarska Street to see the traditional craft workshops.
Check for temporary exhibits managed by the East Slovak Museum, as they sometimes rotate items within the memorial house.
English-language informational panels are available, but consider researching the Rákoczi Uprising beforehand for deeper context.
Do not mistake the modern reconstruction for an original 18th-century building; appreciate it for its role in cultural preservation and historical storytelling.
Closed on Mondays.
