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Best flea market, along with the monthly market in Pecs, in central Europe. Eat, drink and be fascinated.
Immense indoor market featuring local specialties, exotic fruits and vegetables, etc. The top floor has several inexpensive places to grab a bite, and lots of souvenir stalls.
vamhaz korut 1-3
This is an old market hall close to Liberty Bridge, not far from Kalvin ter tube station. Shopping can be an experience and the architecture is of exceptional value. Most vendors remember that Margaret Thatcher visited the market in 1984, but this should not be seen as argument against a visit. Next door you will find the neo-renaissance building of the economics faculty.
Vámház körút; nearest metro: Kálvin tér; trams: No 2, 47, 49 at Fovam ter
The Ecseri Flea Market in the ninth district has many treasures for collectors, browsers and anyone looking for an unusual souvenir to take home. I got a really old violin for $50. I’m convinced it's a Strad...
Apparently the Cityrama agency organises direct shuttles from the city centre; www.cityrama.hu/
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