Rákóczi Museum
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The Rákóczi Museum in Tekirdağ, Turkey, is dedicated to Hungarian Prince Ferenc II Rákóczi, who lived here in exile from 1720 to 1735. The 18th-century Ottoman-style house showcases his personal belongings and artifacts.
Planning your visit
Ferenc II Rákóczi led the Hungarian uprising against Habsburg rule from 1703 to 1711, and when it failed he went into exile — eventually to the Ottoman Empire, which offered refuge to Habsburg enemies. He spent his last fifteen years at Rodosto, now Tekirdağ, on the Sea of Marmara, dying there in 1735.
The museum occupies the eighteenth-century Ottoman-style house where he lived, restored by the Hungarian state and furnished with his belongings, documents and period material. A Hungarian exile community settled around him, and the street was known as Hungarian Street.
His remains were returned to Kassa, now Košice, in 1906.
The house is an example of Ottoman domestic architecture in its own right, with overhanging upper floors and a wooden interior.
Tekirdağ is around two hours west of Istanbul. Allow an hour. Bookable options include Ottoman heritage tours. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Rákóczi Museum?
Rákóczi Museum is in Tekirdağ, Turkey. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for Rákóczi Museum?
Allow an hour. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book Rákóczi Museum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.