Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon
About Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon
The Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon (Zágon) is one of the oldest noble residences in the eastern Székely Land. A beam bears the year 1632, and an inscription from the early 20th century names it as the probable birthplace of the writer Kelemen Mikes, who was born in the village. After the defeat of the Kuruc movement the family's estates were confiscated and passed to the Szentkereszty family, which explains the manor's double name.
Its present form comes from the 1903 reconstruction commissioned by Baron Zsigmond Szentkereszty: it kept the tall double-pitched shingle roof typical of the 18th century, but replaced the small porch with a broad columned veranda, added simple plaster frames around the windows and created a wide central hall. The building is now owned by the commune of Zagon.
Since 1997 it has housed the local Mikes Kelemen museum, run through the commune's cultural centre. The former granary in the courtyard has been turned into a guesthouse.
What you can see
The exhibition fills four memorial rooms, dedicated to the writer Kelemen Mikes, secretary and fellow exile of Prince Francis II Rákóczi, to the teacher Vilmos Csutak, to the actress Manyi Kiss and to the writer and politician Géza Domokos, all connected with Zagon. In the actress's room, among stage photographs and posters, stands an old grand piano.
In the park around the manor are busts and carved wooden monuments of Kelemen Mikes, Francis II Rákóczi, Vilmos Csutak and Géza Domokos. The columned veranda, the shingle roof and the lawns around are the best photo subject.
Good to know
Opening hours are not published on a website of the manor's own: the museum catalogue (CIMEC) gives 8:00–16:00 without naming the days, and the county tourist guide recommends confirming before you go. The site is also part of the "Land of Manors" programme in Covasna County.
Information verified on 13 October 2026.
- Four memorial rooms: Kelemen Mikes, Vilmos Csutak, Manyi Kiss and Géza Domokos.
- The columned veranda and shingle roof, the look the 1903 reconstruction gave the manor.
- The busts and wooden monuments in the park, dedicated to Mikes and to Francis II Rákóczi.
- The beam bearing the year 1632, a trace of the older building.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the manor is on the main street of Zagon, by the DN13E, in the commune of Zagon, ~10 km as the crow flies south-west of the resort of Covasna. Check the route in a map app before setting out.
Public transport: there is no documented direct connection to Zagon; the easiest way is by car or by taxi from Covasna.
- Rules
The museum is visited under the usual rules of a local museum: do not touch the exhibits, and photography by agreement with the staff. The park around the manor can also be viewed from outside.
- Facilities
Local museum with four memorial rooms · park with busts · guesthouse in the former granary
Frequently asked questions about Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon
- How long does a visit to Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon take?
- A visit to Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon takes about 45 min (memorial rooms and park).
- Can you visit Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon with kids?
- Yes, Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon is suitable for children (park and courtyard with busts).
- How do I get to Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon?
- Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon is located at Strada Principală no. 128/A, on the DN13E, Zagon, Covasna County. By car: the manor is on the main street of Zagon, by the DN13E, in the commune of Zagon, ~10 km as the crow flies south-west of the resort of Covasna. Check the route in a map app before setting out. Public transport: there is no documented direct connection to Zagon; the easiest way is by car or by taxi from Covasna.
- When is the best time to visit Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon?
- The best season for Mikes–Szentkereszty Manor in Zagon: All year round (all year, confirm the hours).
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