Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Budapest's most upscale shopping street
- Great buildings along the way
Time required: 70 minutes
Public transport:
- Metro Line 1: Vörösmarty tér station
Address: Váci utca, Budapest
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: Mark Deckers
Things you need to know:
- Váci Street is a pedestrian street in the heart of Budapest spanning between Vörösmarty Square (city center) and the Great Market Hall (Fővám Square)
- It is one of Pest's oldest streets. Originally it led towards Vác, a town some 40 km (25 mi) from Budapest
- Soon it became popular with traders gathering around Vác Gate and wealthy citizens of Pest who came here to shop and enjoy a coffee
- The street now is famous for its buzzing atmosphere with cafés, restaurants, shops, department stores, night clubs and many souvenir shops
- The street is cut in half by an acess road to Elisabeth Bridge; the southern part being much quiter than the northern part
- The department stores are dominated by brands such as Zara, Mango and H&M. Their selection is somewhat modest compared to those in Western Europe
- Tourists are the prime audience of the street; locals are less likely to come here
What to do there:
- Walk along the street and take in the atmosphere, the bustle and the stunning architecture of the street's buildings
- Do some shopping
Tips & Insights:
- A new exclusive shopping street (called Fashion street) was recently opened. It streches from Vörösmarty square to Deák square
