🍅【Budapest Central Market Guide】A taste adventure at the century-old market｜Local food×Must-buy souvenirs×Hidden stalls

#5月好去地方2025 #Budapest 🏛️ History and Architecture Opening Year: 1897, designed by Hungarian architect Samu Pecz Architectural Features: Neo-Gothic brick exterior + steel-framed glass roof, excellent lighting Floor divisions: 1st floor: fresh ingredients, traditional cooked food 2nd floor: handicrafts, souvenirs, food area Basement: supermarket and wine store (a concentration of Hungarian noble rot wine) 🍴 Must-eat food list Langos (Hungarian fried bread): Recommended "Fakanál" stall, add sour cream + cheese Goulash soup: "Korhely" stall in the corner of the market, thick soup and tender meat Smoked sausage: Find the "Pick Salám" counter and try the chili flavor Foie gras: vacuum packed and can be brought back home (recognize the "Hungaricum" mark) Poppy seed cake: "Fröhlich Cukrászda" old Jewish shop on the second floor 🛍️ Must-buy souvenirs Hungarian red pepper powder (Paprika): choose the "Piros Arany" brand Tokaji wine (Tokaji): more than 3 baskets have the most balanced sweetness Hand-embroidery: traditional Magyar floral pattern tablecloths Canned foie gras: legally brought into most countries 📸 Photography highlights Colorful fruit stalls: pepper strings and pickle jars in the atrium on the first floor Iron railings on the second floor: the best angle to take a panoramic view of the market Glass roof: light and shadow effects on sunny days ℹ️ Useful information Opening hours: Monday: 6:00-17:00 Tuesday to Friday: 6:00-18:00 Saturday: 6:00-15:00 Closed on Sundays Cash preparation: some stalls do not accept credit cards (Huftin is the most cost-effective) 🚶 Tour route Liberty Bridge (5 minutes walk) Vaci Street (10 minutes walk) Shoe sculpture on the Danube River (15 minutes walk) 💡 Locals recommend The morning market is the freshest: meat, vegetables and fruits are of the best quality before 9:00 a.m. Avoid tourist groups: the busiest time is 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Dine on the second floor: prices are half the price of riverside restaurants The Centennial Market is not only a shopping spot, but also a living museum of Hungarian food culture. Remember to come with an empty stomach and collect the soul of Budapest with your taste buds! 🌶️