March 15th Square, Vác Március 15 tér
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The triangular "March 15th Square" (outbreak of the Hungarian revolution in 1848) was the center of the Baroque town and site of the market until it was redesigned in 1951. The surrounding Baroque and 18th C plait style houses create an idyllic ensemble. The square itself is somewhat sunken with ornamental paving stones, four Baroque sculptures and a fountain.
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Triumphal Arch
A few roads north of Március tér, on the earlier edge of the town, the Classical triumphal arch rises majestically in Köztársaság út.This imposing monument was erected in 1764 when Empress Maria honored Vác with a visit. Bishop Magazzi again commissioned the court architect Isodore Canevale who was already engaged with planning the cathedral. Canevale created a triumphal arch on ancient Classical lines with relief medallions on the attica. They depict the portraits of the imperial couple, the archdukes Joseph and Leopold together with both the Habsburg emperors Ferdinand and Maximilian, predecessors of Maria Theresia.
Hegyes Tower
Northwest of Március tér on the river bank is the so-called Hegyes tower, the last remains of the old town wall. A modern house adjoins the single-story round edifice. The promenade continues along the river bank with moorings for boats and ferries to one side.
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