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This long-established antiquarian bookshop has, in addition to old tomes, an excellent selec-
tion of antique prints and maps. Just open the drawers in the chests at the back and have a
peek.
BOOKS
CEU BOOKSHOP
V Zrínyi utca 12; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat; 15, M1/2/3 Deák Ferenc tér)
The bookshop at Budapest's renowned Central European University has an excellent selec-
tion of academic and business titles with a regional focus. The Hungarian literary fiction in
translation section is among the best in town.
MAPS
CARTOGRAPHIA
1-312 6001;
www.cartographia.hu
;
VI Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 37;
10am-6pm
Mon-Fri; M3 Arany János utca)
This outlet of the national map-making company stocks the full range of maps, including the
best folding ones of Budapest at scales of 1:22,000 (990Ft) and 1:30,000 (790Ft). If you
plan to explore the city more thoroughly, its 1:20,000
Budapest Atlas
(small/large format
2750/3990Ft) is indispensable. There's also a 1:25,000 pocket atlas available for 1690Ft.
MAPS
TÉRKÉPKIRÁLY
1-221 9707;
www.mapking.hu
; VI Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 21;
10am-6.30pm
Mon-Fri; M3 Arany János utca)
The nearby 'Map King' stocks a wide variety of maps and its staff are particularly helpful
and knowledgeable.
FASHION
MANIER
1-354 1878;
www.manier.hu
; VI Hajós utca 12;
11am-7pm Mon-Sat;
M1
Opera)
Just behind the Opera House, Anikó Németh's new outlet shows her luxury ready-to-wear
and designer streetwear to dramatic effect backed by a planted wall.
FASHION
NÁRAY TAMÁS ATELIER
1-266 2473;
www.naraytamas.hu
;
VI Hajós utca 17;
11.30am-6pm Mon-
Fri;
M1 Opera)
