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The Jewish community played a major role in the economic life of Sárospatak.
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The oldest tombstone of the Jewish cemetery was made in 1780 – this is the time when the community was formed. Probably the first rabbi of the community was Shinover Hirsch.
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Located on the banks of the river Bodrog, the building complex is a remarkable monument of late Renaissance Hungarian architecture. The castle and its famous halls provide visitors an insight into the history and everyday life of the Rákóczi era.
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Located in the castle building, the Rákóczi Museum (today, the Rákóczi Museum of the Hungarian National Museum) was opened in 1950. During visits, the museum intends to offer more than a mere exhibition – the experience is more like time-traveling into the 16-18th century.
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Containing mostly contemporary pieces, the Sárospatak Gallery also houses two permanent exhibitions, displaying the sculpture works of János Andrássy Kurta and the woodcuts of József Domján.
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The castle’s Roman Catholic church is one of the greatest Gothic hall churches of Northern Hungary. It contains the relics of Saint Elizabeth of the House of Árpád.
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The Great Library and the College were both founded in 1531. The spectacular hall of the library was designed by Mihály Pollack.
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Voted the most beautiful natural wonder of Hungary, the tarn on the Megyer Mountain is a popular destination among hikers.
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Imre Varga’s statue of Saint Elizabeth in front of the church was erected in 1985.
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The Reformed College was founded in 1531. Its only remaining old building is the Berna-row from 1773. The current college, high school, student’s home and library buildings were constructed between 1806 and 1834 in Classicist style, offering a spectacle and a source of knowledge for visitors.