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town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, northern Hungary
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Sárospatak is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. It lies 70 km (43 mi) northeast from Miskolc, in the Bodrog river valley. The town, often called simply Patak, is an important cultural centre.

Nearby town Cigánd is also described here.

Understand edit

 
48°19′14″N 21°34′9″E
Map of Sárospatak

The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Sárospatak was granted town status in 1201 by King Emeric. In the Middle Ages it was an important place due to its proximity to an important trade route leading to Poland. The town's German name is Potok am Bodroch; in Slovak it is called Šarišský Potok or Blatný Potok.

Get in edit

By train edit

Trains are available in every two hours from Budapest-Keleti pályaudvar via Miskolc and Szerencs. The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 4500 Ft. Other direct connections are:

1 Sárospatak Train Station, Csokonai utca 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: 03:20–22:20.   (updated Feb 2020)

By ferry edit

There is a ferry service available between Cigánd and Dombrád.

  • 2 Cigánd Ferry Station, ☏ +36 30 474-0691. M–Th Su 08:00–20:00, F Sa 09:00–21:00. 200 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)

Get around edit

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.

See edit

Sárospatak edit

 
Castle of Sárospatak
 
Interior of the Library of Sárospatak Reformed College
  • 1 Castle of Sárospatak – Rákóczi Museum (Sárospataki vár – Rákóczi Múzeum), Szent Erzsébet utca 19, ☏ +36 47 311-083, . Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. The castle, built by Andrew II, is traditionally identified as the birthplace of his daughter Saint Elizabeth. The owners of the castle of Sárospatak include many important individuals in Hungarian history. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was owned by the Pálóczi (Pálóczy) family, until baron Antal Pálóczi was killed at the first Battle of Mohács in 1526, which precipitated a conflict between the family of his widow, born of the Perényi family, and the Pálóczi-related Dobó family. The Perényi family gained control of the castle, and it was in their possession until 1602, when it passed to the Dobó family. Bálint Balassi, the most important Hungarian poet of the century married Krisztina Dobó at the castle; the bride was the daughter of István Dobó, who defended the castle of Eger against the Ottoman Turks. Later the castle was owned by the Rákóczi family. The residents of the town took an active part in the revolution and war of independence against Habsburg rule led by Francis II Rákóczi between 1703 and 1711. Adult: 4000 Ft; senior, student: 2000 Ft.   (updated Feb 2020)
  • 2 Scientific Collections of Sárospatak Reformed College (Sárospataki Református Kollégium Tudományos Gyűjteményei), Rákóczi út 1, ☏ +36 47 311-057, . Apr–Oct: M–Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 09:00–13:00; Nov–Mar: M–Th 09:00–16:00, F 09:00–14:00. The Reformation began spreading into Hungary from this area. The first Protestant college, one of the most important colleges of Hungary at the time, was founded in Sárospatak in 1531. In 1650 Zsuzsanna Lorántffy, widow of George I Rákóczi prince of Transylvania invited the famous Czech educator Jan Comenius to Sárospatak. Comenius lived there until 1654, as a professor of the college, and he wrote some of his most important works there. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 3 Roman Catholic Church Collection (Római Katolikus Egyházi Gyűjtemény), Szent Erzsébet utca 13, ☏ +36 47 314-107, . May–Sep: M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–14:00; Oct–Apr: M–F 10:00–16:00. Church museum, lapidary, pilgrimage site, library. religious archive, performance venue. The house was built in 1917 on the place of a Jesuit school. Before the Jesuit school here stood the mansion of the queens of the Árpád dynasty and in which Saint Elizabeth was born in 1207. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 4 Sárospatak Gallery (Sárospataki Képtár), Szent Erzsébet utca 14, ☏ +36 20 477-0086, . Tu–Sa 10:00–16:00. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft.   (updated Feb 2020)
  • 5 Sárospatak Basilica (Sárospataki Bazilika), Szent Erzsébet utca 15, ☏ +36 47 311-183, . Built in the 14–16th century in Gothic style.   (updated Feb 2020)
  • 6 Reformed Church (Református templom), Lórántffy Zsuzsanna utca 2, ☏ +36 47 311-213, . Built between 1776–1781 in Baroque style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 7 Greek Catholic Church (Görög katolikus templom), Szent József utca 8. Built at the and of 18th century in Zopf style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 8 Trinitarian Monastery (Trinitárius kolostor), Szent Erzsébet utca 30. Built in the 17th century in early-Baroque style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 9 Tarn on Megyer Hill (Megyer-hegyi tengerszem), ☏ +36 20 220-7026, . Nature reserve. Free to visit.   (updated Feb 2020)

Further afield edit

 
Tarn on Megyer Hill
 
Romanesque Church in Bodrogolaszi

In Bodrogolaszi:

  • 10 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (Szentháromság római katolikus templom), Fő utca 1, Bodrogolaszi. Built in the 12th century in Romanesque style.   (updated Feb 2020)
  • 11 Greek Catholic Church (Görög katolikus templom), Cerkó utca 22, Bodrogolaszi. Built in 1780 in late-Baroque style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 12 Lónyay Mansion (Lónyay-kastély), Kastély utca 1, Bodrogolaszi. Built in 1860.   (updated Feb 2020)

In Cigánd:

  • 13 Bodrogköz Museum (Bodrogközi Múzeumporta), Fő utca 54, Cigánd, ☏ +36 20 519-7200, . Tu–Th 10.00–16.00, F 10:00–13:00. Exhibition on local folk culture and history. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.   (updated Feb 2020)
  • 14 Reformed Church (Református templom), Petőfi Sándor utca 85, Cigánd. Built in 1793 then between 1835 and 1839.   (updated Feb 2020)

In Karcsa:

  • 15 Heritage House (Tájház), Táncsics utca 16, Karcsa, ☏ +36 47 342-016. 08:00–16:00 (by appointment only). (updated Feb 2020)
  • 16 Reformed Church (Református templom), Táncsics utca, Karcsa. Árpád-era church, Romanesque building.   (updated Feb 2020)

In Karos:

In Komlóska:

  • 18 Rusyn Heritage Museum (Ruszin Tájház), Rákóczi út 20, Komlóska. The museum shows the folk architecture and traditional housing culture. The building dates from the 19th century. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 19 Ruins of Castle of Solymos (Solymos vára romjai), Komlóska. Built in the 13th century. Free to visit.   (updated Feb 2020)

In Olaszliszka:

  • 20 Synagogue Memorial Place (Zsinagóga-emlékhely), Kossuth Lajos utca 15, Olaszliszka. Memorial place on the site of synagogue. Created in 2016. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 21 Kossuth House (Kossuth-ház), Esze Tamás út 3, Olaszliszka. Built in the 18th century in Baroque style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 22 Our Lady Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Szent István út, Olaszliszka. Built in 1332 in Gothic style, rebuilt in the 19th century in Baroque style.   (updated Feb 2020)
  • 23 Reformed Church (Református templom), Szent István út, Olaszliszka. Built between 1784 and 1787. (updated Feb 2020)

In Pácin:

 
Interior of heritage house in Bodrogköz Museum, Cigánd

In Sárazsadány:

In Tolcsva:

  • 26 Wine Museum and House of Wine Culture (Bormúzeum és Borászati Kultúra Háza), Kossuth Lajos utca 32, Tolcsva, ☏ +36 47 384-232, . Tu–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 10:00–15:00. The museum shows the authentic tools used in winemaking. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 27 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, Tolcsva. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 28 Rákóczi Mansion (Rákóczi-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 63, Tolcsva. Built in the 17th century in early-Baroque style. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 29 Dessewffy Mansion (Dessewffy-kastély), Szent Imre utca 4, Tolcsva. Built in early-Baroque style in 1659. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 30 Szirmay Mansion (Szirmay-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 37, Tolcsva. Built around 1820 in Classicist style. Converted to Eclectic style in the second half of 19th century. (updated Feb 2020)

Do edit

Culture edit

 
Sárospatak Basilica

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Events edit

  • Saint Elizabeth Holiday (Szent Erzsébet Ünnep). In June. (updated Feb 2020)
  • Sárospatak Beer Festival (Sárospataki Sörfesztivál). In June. Daily ticket: 500 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)
  • Sárospatak Wine Festival (Sárospataki Borfesztivál). In July. Daily ticket: 1500 Ft–2000 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)
  • Assault Weekend (Ostromhétvége), ☏ +36 47 311-083, . In July. (updated Feb 2020)
  • Tolcsva Wine Festival (Tolcsvai Borfesztivál), Tolcsva. In August. (updated Feb 2020)
  • Zemplén Festival (Zempléni Fesztivál), . In August. (updated Feb 2020)

Buy edit

 
Interior of Rákóczi Museum
  • 1 Coop, Rákóczi út 54–56, ☏ +36 47 312-016. M–F 06:30–18:30, Sa 06:30–13:30. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 2 Hegyi Supermarket, Eötvös utca 15. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 07:00–13:00. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 3 Market of Sárospatak (Sárospataki piac). W Sa 06:00–12:00. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 4 Penny Market, Wesselényi út 32, . M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 07:00–18:00. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 5 Coop, Fő utca 26, Cingánd, ☏ +36 47 334-122. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 07:00–11:00. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 6 Reál, Fő utca 36, Cingánd, ☏ +36 47 334-428, . M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 07:00–11:00. (updated Feb 2020)

Eat edit

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget Under 1600 Ft
Mid-range 1600 Ft–2400 Ft
Splurge Over 2400 Ft

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Mid-range edit

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School Museum in the Reformed College

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Cafes edit

Pubs edit

 
Trinitarian Monastery

Nightclubs edit

  • 8 Highlander. Oct–Apr: F Sa 20:00–05:00. Entrance fee: 1500 Ft–2500 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 9 Lábasház, Attila út 7-9, . May–Sep: F Sa 22:00–05:00. Entrance fee: 1000 Ft–2000 Ft. (updated Feb 2020)

Sleep edit

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget Under 10,000 Ft
Mid-range 10,000 Ft–15,000 Ft
Splurge Over 15,000 Ft

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Castle of Sárospatak from the air

Connect edit

Sárospatak's postal code is H-3950, and its telephone area code is 47.

Go next edit

  • Encs – town 44 km (27 mi) west
  • Gönc – town 53 km (33 mi) northwest
  • Ibrány – town 37 km (23 mi) southeast
  • Kisvárda – town 55 km (34 mi) east
  • Sátoraljaújhely – town 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast
  • Szerencs – town 38 km (24 mi) southwest
  • Tokaj – town 35 km (22 mi) south
Routes through Sárospatak
Miskolc ← Szerencs ←  W   E  → Sátoraljaújhely


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