original name Alexander Grosschmid (11. apríl 1900, Košice – † 22. február 1989, San Diego)
Sándor Márai- probably the most famous artist from Kosice, world-renowned writer, who spent his childhood and teenages years in Kosice.
Márai was really a Kosice citizen, mainly Europa citizen, who honored the true human values and traditions.
Bankov was his favorite place to rest in pure nature, that´s why we can find his memories about Bankov in many of his books.
Famous books:
MEMOIR OF HUNGARY
PORTRAITS OF MARRIAGE
THE REBELS
Visit our small library Sandor Mara in the hotel Caffé.