Váci Street & Vörösmarty Square
Váci utca / Vörösmarty tér
Pest's busiest pedestrian shopping street. At its northern end, Vörösmarty Square is home to the century-old Gerbeaud pastry shop, and in winter the square hosts one of Europe's best-known Christmas markets.
Váci Street is a pedestrian street about 1.2 kilometres long, running from the Central Market to Vörösmarty Square. The northern section has international brands and souvenir shops. The southern section is quieter, with more restaurants, though their prices tend to be geared to tourists. In the centre of Vörösmarty Square, at the northern end, stands a statue of the poet Mihály Vörösmarty. Gerbeaud, a café on one side of the square, has been in business since 1858 and is known for its Dobos cake. Every Christmas season, the market here has been rated among the best in Europe. It offers mulled wine, chimney cakes and handcrafted goods. Take the M1 line to Vörösmarty tér station.
Opening hours
All day; shops about 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Danube River Cruise
- Rudas Baths
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Dohány Street Synagogue
- Liberty Bridge
- Great Market Hall
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge
- Hungarian State Opera House