People who enjoy culture
The city's baroque main square and the surrounding streets offer a wealth of cultural events, museums and attractions in Vác.
On a historical walk you can visit the bridge over the Gombás stream, the ruins of Vác Castle, the Hegyes tower and the famous Vác triumphal arch, which is associated with many legends.
In the main square, it is well worth taking a closer look at the ruins of the former church of St Michael and the archaeological exhibition in the church of St Michael, which preserves centuries-old relics. Also in the main square is the Church of the Whites, a world-famous cultural and historical treasure discovered in 1994. The Ignác Tragor Museum's Memento Mori exhibition commemorates the legendary mummies of Vác.
Also, be sure to visit the famous Kolodko statues if you are in Vác! You can find the statue of Maria Theresa at the Arch of Triumph, the statue of Mother Hen at the railway station and the statue of Slingshot in front of the Pannonia House.
Vác's special feature is the life-size painting of Maria Theresa in the Baroque main square, painted by members of the Garay Art Studio.
What cultural events are still to come in Vác?
Imre Madách Cultural Centre
As the largest cultural institution in the city and the region, the Imre Madách Cultural Centre helps to ensure that local residents and visitors to the city are offered the most varied cultural programme possible.
The cultural centre offers a wide range of concerts, theatre performances, exciting exhibitions and varied children's programmes, while Vác's high-quality festivals are also a definite must-see in the Danube Bend.
If you would like to add an unforgettable programme to a full day of sightseeing in Vác, be sure to visit the Cultural Centre's website!
Váci Dunakanyar Theatre
The theatre was built in the spring of 1927, and although it was the centre of cultural life in Vác until the 1930s, the Second World War left its mark on the institution. The Vác Dunakanyar Theatre was founded in 2012 and is run by the Municipality of Vác, offering colourful performances and an exciting repertoire.
The theatre is a major player in the cultural life of Vác, and the whole region, along with the Vác public, will be delighted to attend the performances again and again.
Are you curious to see what the Vác theatre has in store for you? Browse the performances and organise a programme with your family or friends!
Visiting the antique shops is an adventurous activity in Vác, where old antique objects are a reminder of past times and stories.
A Tolarian Antique Hungary's largest antique shop, where you can find antiques, works of art, antique furniture, sculptures, home accessories and decorative objects, while the Ódon-Fon Antiques is such a special shop that even Helen Mirren couldn't say no to a special relic.
Among the many museums, exhibitions, historical monuments and curiosities, culture lovers are guaranteed to feel at home in Vác. If you are one of them, be sure to visit our city.
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