Under its dazzling coloured tiled roof and ironwork is a huge array of specialty foods and preserves, liqueurs, caviar, berry jams, and some tourist tat. Wander round the many stalls, and if nothing else, at least buy a colourful string or two of chillies to take home. Take a little care of your possessions, but get stuck in.
Vamhaz korut, right by the river across the green Szabadsag Bridge from Gellert
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There are three levels in the market. Downstairs is very localised and has some niche shops. The ground floor is the most colourful and where you'll see lavish displays of produce. Upstairs is where the touristy stuff is sold and there are also some very cheap places to eat. It's a bit cheesy here - unless you're into Bin Laden or Putin Russian doll sets...