In Sándor Márai’s footsteps

Are you a lover of poetic words? Meet Sándor Márai, who made it to the well-known literature world. His 19th-century novels were published in several languages. Celebrate Márai’s success with a tour of his Memorial Room situated on Mäsiarska St and fall for his eloquent speech!

Imagine the writer’s epic life, which has brought Košice to the world’s attention. It is so because the city played a key role in his novels, and today’s passionate history buffs may get unique documentation from them. The biographical exhibition also offers authentic audio footage of the author’s voice, his loyal wife Lola, or younger brother Géza Radványi. And to complete your Márai Sándor experience, feel free to stop by his statue at the corner of Baštová and Zbrojničná St and relax with his calm face in front of you.

After your walk, head back to Hlavná Street, where Márai Bistro will welcome you. Inspired by the life story of Košice-born literary giant Sándor Márai, the bistro offers a Hungarian-inspired menu. Treat yourself to a special lunch or dinner right on Hlavná Street, where you can taste dishes like palace-style soup, authentic chicken paprikash, or orange pumpkin soup with goat cheese and parsnip chips – a favorite delicacy of Sándor’s wife, Lola. Wine connoisseurs will surely appreciate the rich wine list, and don’t miss the Rákóczi cheesecake for dessert!