A Day in Vác
Just past Szentendre along the Danube, but actually faster to reach, Vác can be reached by direct train from Budapest in as little as 25 minutes. This is a very historic little town, and it also has one of the most beautiful Danube parks I have seen. All along the river is a wide promenade with winding walking and biking paths with play areas for children interspersed along the way. To the side of these are wide sidewalks providing a lovely walk under the chestnut-tree-lined street.
Vác is a town for strolling, since most of the historic sights are to be seen from the outside, with the exception of peeking through the glass of the doorways of churches and one must-see museum. Starting at the main square, Március 15 tér, there is the historic White Friar's Church and the impressive statute and fountain of St. Hedwig on the side of the church. Directly across from the church is the Memento Mori with the preserved crypts that were uncovered accidentally when renovations took place on White Friar's Church. Also on the square are many historic and interesting baroque buildings. The Cathedral of the Assumption on Konstantin tér is the only building in Hungary influenced by Parisian revolutionary architecture. At Géza Király tér is the Franciscan or "Brown" Church, which sits next to the castle, the oldest building in Vác. An Italian architect designed the synagogue on Eötvös utca in romantic style. The river walk is a glorious relaxing escape.
Read more: "Budapest : Suggested Itineraries : Off the Beaten Track | Frommers.com" - http://www.frommers.com/destinations/budapest/0047020886.html#ixzz0EFu8vgLu&A
