Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THEATRE
JÓZSEF KATONA THEATRE
1-266 5200;
www.katonajozsefszinhaz.hu
;
V Petőfi
Sándor utca 6; tickets 1200-3900Ft;
box office 11am-7pm Mon-Fri, from 3pm Sat & Sun;
M3 Feren-
ciek tere)
The József Katona Theatre is the best known theatre in Hungary and a public enterprise sup-
ported mainly by the city of Budapest. Its studio theatre, Kamra, hosts some of the best
troupes in the country.
CINEMA
PUSKIN ART MOZI
The long-established 'Pushkin Art Cinema' shows a healthy mix of art-house and popular
releases.
SHOPPING
ARTS & CRAFTS
BOMO ART
10am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat;
M3 Ferenciek tere)
This tiny shop just off Váci utca sells some of the finest paper and paper goods in Budapest,
including leather-bound notebooks, photo albums and address books.
HANDICRAFTS
XD DESIGN&SOUVENIR
Posta utca 7-9; 10am-6pm; 2)
A great place to seek out a modern take on traditional Hungarian handicrafts, XD
Design&Souvenir showcases the work of a number of innovative enterprises. Matyo Design
is preserving the art of embroidery with intricate hand-stitched designs, and Folqa produces
a line of wooden figurines humorously depicting the many faces of the nation. Great prints,
fashion pieces and jewellery also on offer.
HANDICRAFTS
HOLLÓ ATELIER
Holló Atelier has attractive folk art with a modern look and remains our favourite place to
shop for gifts and gewgaws. Everything - from ceramics and woodwork to Christmas decor-
ations - is handmade on site.
