Inauguration of Rákóczi II’s birthplace brings Hungary and Slovakia closer
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Each new generation has a responsibility to preserve the legacy of the past, Hungarian President János Áder said on the occasion he inaugurated the restored Ferenc Rákóczi II castle in Borsi, in southeast Slovakia, together with his counterpart, Zuzana Caputova, on Saturday.
The renovation of the castle built between 1563 and 1638 was carried out with support from the Hungarian state.
Áder said in a speech that Rákóczi was a statesman who, given his struggle for the independence of his nation, set an example for the peoples of Europe today.
He said the renovation was the result of many consultations and work carried out across the border.
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Caputova said the renovated castle was not only a building of great architectural and historical value but a valuable symbol of unity.