Vác

Vác, home of the only arch of triumph in Hungary

The city of Vác is proud to have a history of one thousand years. This bishop’s seat founded by King Stephen is the fourth largest city in Pest County in terms of inhabitants, at present 33 thousand people live here. It is an attractive destination for tourists, on the one hand, on account of its history of 900 years, on the other hand, because of its rich cultural life. On the page of Travelport.hu you can choose from the offers of hotel in Vác.

How to get to Vác?

The city can be accessed very simply from the direction of the capital, on route no. 2 and highway no. 2/A, and by train or bus it takes about half an hour to get to this city situated on the bank of the Danube.

Sights in Vác

It is here that we find one of the most beautiful baroque squares in Hungary, March 15 square, where each house is protected as cultural heritage. The Memento Mori exhibition of the crypt of the Dominican Church is unique in Europe. Under the special climatic conditions the corpses in the coffin mummified naturally, the 18th century coffins, dresses and burial accessories were preserved in a surprisingly intact state. In Vác you can take a walk on the one single baroque bridge of the country decorated with statues and see the only arch of triumph in Hungary. It was built to celebrate the visit of Empress Maria Theresa. And once you are in Vác, you should also visit Vácrátót. This locality is a favourite destination of visitors interested in nature and plants, in its botanic garden of 29 hectares there is a huge number of specimens of the flora of the world - in a properly maintained environment with a microclimate - with a total of over 13 thousand different plant species.

Events in Vác

The letcho (traditional Hungarian vegetable dish) cooking competition in Vác is an event with mass involvement every year. The series of programs titled City Hall nights is also popular, in the backyard of City Hall evening concerts and theatrical performances are held. The Autumn Art Weeks are held in October every year, where visitors to the event have a chance to meet outstanding Hungarian artists of music, dance and theater.

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