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Instead visit one of the city's 20 large food markets, most of them in Pest. The vast major-
ity are closed on Sunday, and Monday is always very quiet, with only a few stalls open. The
Nagycsarnok is a good introduction but can get crammed with tourists in season. Instead,
check out the Rákóczi tér market or the covered market at Lehel tér in Újlipótváros.
Shopping Streets
Some streets or areas in Budapest specialise in certain goods or products.
Antiques : V Falk Miksa utca in Pest and II Frankel Leó út in Buda.
Antiquarian and secondhand books : V Múzeum körút in Pest.
Boutiques and souvenirs : V Váci utca in Pest.
International fashion brands : V Deák Ferenc utca (aka Fashion St) in Pest.
Local designer goods and fashion : VI Király utca in Pest.
NEED TO KNOW
Opening Hours
Shops are generally open from 9am or 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 9am or
10am to 1pm on Saturday. Some stay open late (usually till 8pm) on Thursday.
VAT/Sales Tax
If you're not a resident of the EU you can get a refund on the ÁFA (VAT, or sales tax)
you've paid, provided you've spent more than 52,000Ft on one receipt in one shop and
take the goods out of the EU within 90 days. For more, see ( Click here )
Buying Antiques
Any item over 100 years old requires a permit from Hungary's Ministry of Culture for ex-
port; this involves a visit to a museum expert, photos of the piece and a Hungarian Na-
tional Bank form with proof-of-purchase receipts. Companies that will take care of all
this for you and ship the piece(s) include Move One ( 1-266 0181;
www.moveoneinc.com ). Be aware that most fine-art shippers won't take a job for under
US$500, so if the piece is small enough and not really valuable, consider taking it in
your suitcase.
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