Church of the Whites

The main square of Vác is a special attraction in the Danube bend, all the more so because it is the only triangular-shaped baroque main square in Hungary. It is the site of the Church of the Whites, named after the white habit of the Dominican monks. 

The exterior of the church is modest, but the interior decoration is very rich, the church was built in the 18th century in Baroque, Rococo style. The colours are light, the sculptures are white and the altarpieces are serene. The façade is decorated with baroque scrollwork, vases and statues. On the outside is a statue of Saint Hedvig, patron saint of the Danube bend. 

We have heard a lot about this church recently. Not so much because of its architectural style, but because of the walled and forgotten crypt that was discovered underneath the church. This is the source of a unique collection of artefacts that give us an insight into the life and customs of the 19th century citizens of Vác.

A "the famous mummies of Vác" are kept in the Natural History Museum, but part of them can be visited in the Ignác Tragor Museumnext to the church .

The Church of the Whites is one of the most famous churches in Vác. Because of its special acoustics, it is a frequent venue for concerts, and because of its beauty and location, it is also a wedding venue. It is highly recommended for your visit to Vaci.

2600 Vác, Március 15. tér 22.