Horváth M. Ferenc (szerk.): Vác The heart of the Danube Bend. A historical guide for residents and globetrotters (Vác, 2009)
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INTRODUCTION 13 the community centre - has its own contribution to keeping and sharing our common cultural heritage. Why is Vác a good place to visit and stay in for a while? Our town is situated in one of the loveliest regions of Hungary, in the Danube Bend. It is only 30 km far from Budapest and lies at the junction of the Börzsöny and Cserhát Mountains, Naszály Hill, the rolling country of Gödöllő and the Pest Plain. It is easy to reach Vác by road, rail, boat or even cycle-path. If you stay in Vác, the capital city of the Danube Bend, overnight, one-day trips can take you to places like Visegrád, Szentendre, German, Czech, Slovak or Italian ancestors may have played their roles. But the town has not only a past but a present as well. Being a festival town it offers a variety of programmes to the visitors in each season. Our museums, community centre, open-air swimming-pool, parks and other entertainment facilities provide a wide choice of activities for tourists. Every year, at the end of July the town has a three-day festival called Váci Világi Vigalom (Worldly Entertainments of Vác) to commemorate Empress Maria Theresa's visit to Vác. We keep contact with seven sister towns and we have a close cultural relationship with the town of Yurihonjo in Japan. The traditional groups and bands of these towns regularly join these programmes. Esztergom and other neighbouring settlements with famous historical sights. Walking in our town you are recommended to take a look at the architectural remnants including the cathedral, the triumphal arch and, last but not least, the splendid Baroque Main Square, which has recently been renewed and is a frequent venue for concerts and other performances. Walk along the winding streets and try to imagine the revolving stage of history where our The inhabitants of Vác pride themselves on their hospitality. The best thing for you to do is to gain personal experiences of that. You and your family and friends are warmly welcome to our town. Come and stay with us for a few days and tell your acquaintances about your experiences! January 2009, Vác János Both MP, Mayor of Vác
