Baroque main square

The triangular shape of the square also dates back to the Middle Ages. The ruins in the centre of the square today symbolise the former church of St Michael. Its east-west orientation was the basis for the houses built around it. To the north, the square narrows as you move towards the Vienna Gate. The patrician buildings of the square were also built on medieval foundations, and were enlarged and embellished in the 18th century in honour of the visit of Maria Theresa and the royal family. This is reflected in the Baroque atmosphere of the square today.

Starting from the Vienna Gate, on the side facing the Danube, you will find the former Irgalmasrend Hospital with its magnificent chapel. Right next to it is the Town Hall, a gem of secular Baroque architecture. Opposite is the Great Prepost Palace, now home to the Diocesan Collection. The interior has recently been renovated and the original wall paintings have been restored, so that the building, with its patina, and the treasury's unique collection are both awe-inspiring.

The huge pink building is now the András Cházár Deaf and Dumb Institute, but in the 1700s this building was the Bishop's Palace, where Maria Theresa stayed with her entourage on that particular visit.

In the north of the square is the Church of the Benedictines, as it is now called, the Church of the Whites stands. It is named not so much for its external colour, but for the white habitus of the friars. In the crypt of the church, a unique collection of artefacts was unearthed in 1994, which today can only be found in the "the mummies of Vaci" the "Váci". The treasures unearthed are on display in the museum next to the church.

At the southern end of the square was an inn, where Sándor Petőfi himself stayed as a travelling actor. A Pannonia House is now an exhibition and event space. Here you can find the extended Sajdik exhibition, an exhibition of European cast iron treasures. In the summer, there are pleasant concerts and outdoor activities in the courtyard.

Every corner of the square has more to explore, you're sure to find the Elephant House, the statue of Immaculata, the Fountain of Sister Cities and the iconic World War I statue . 

2600 Vác, Március 15. square