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What to do · Vác and Nagymaros

Vác Triumphal Arch, the Only One in Hungary

The stone arch built in five months to welcome Maria Theresa · 15 min · Free

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
15 min
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages
With a dog
On a lead, in the street

What it is

North of the centre, at the end of Köztársaság út, stands the only triumphal arch in Hungary, the Kőkapu or stone gate. It was built in five months for the arrival of Empress Maria Theresa. It is on the street and can be seen at any time; add it to the walk between the square and the Danube.

Frequently asked questions

Does it cost anything?

No, it is on the street.

As a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

A brunch table with pancakes, toast and coffee© Lujza & Koriander

Lujza & Koriander

Café · Vác · €€€€

What to order: A brunch on the terrace with a view of the river and a house cake with your coffee.

Closed on Monday; the kitchen, from 8:00 to 15:00.
A meat dish with sauce and a side© Remete Pince Étterem

Remete Pince Étterem

Restaurant · Vác · €€€€

What to order: The seasonal dish on the menu; in summer, a table in the garden with a view of the river.

To stay nearby

The terrace of a second-floor room with a view of the trees by the river© Lujza & KorianderSmall hotel

Lujza & Koriander, Rooms

Terrace over the Danube · Sauna in the garden · Eight rooms

Why we like it: Eight rooms above the Danube promenade, almost all with a terrace over the river, with a Finnish sauna in the garden and breakfast in the café downstairs.

The hotel's white building© Vácz HotelHotel

Vácz Hotel

Free secure parking · 24-hour reception · Buffet breakfast

Why we like it: A small hotel of 14 air-conditioned rooms a few minutes from the centre of Vác, with 24-hour reception, buffet breakfast and free secure parking.