Vác Cathedral

Vác, Hungary

Vác cathedral, built 1761–1777, was modelled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The episcopal palace houses a museum for Roman and medieval artifacts.

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Schuszter Konstantin tér 3-5, Vác, Hungary
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Founded: 1761-1777
Category: Religious sites in Hungary

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budapest.gotohungary.com

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4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dàvid Czapàk (8 months ago)
Vàc nevèn dom templom,vàcott a legnagyobb, vàcvàros szivèbe talàlható, vàcon szèp làtvànyosàg!
Ferenc Majzik (10 months ago)
Nagy történelmi múltú székesegyház, kiváló orgonával, jó és empatikus papokkal, fiatal profi énekkarral.
SANDOR GULYAS (10 months ago)
Már maga az épület elött elterülő tér is magasztos hatást kelt az emberben. A székesegyházba belépve ez az érzés csak nő. Ilyenkor látszik milyen kicsi porszemek vagyunk mi ebben a világban. Engem aki nem gyakorló hivő, engem is megragadott ez a monumentális épület, mondanom se kell fenséges látványt kelt. A freskók az oltár maga az egész székesegyház gyönyörü érdemes meglátogatni. Én elöször voltam, de valószinüleg nem utoljára.
eva johnson (2 years ago)
Huge building, and the platz in front is great for people watching. Lovely painted ceiling.
Pascal RIDE (3 years ago)
it is monumental
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