Rákóczi Market Hall, Budapest, marché couvert de Budapest
Rákóczi Market Hall is a 19th-century market building in Budapest with high ceilings and iron details reflecting its historic architecture. Inside, numerous stalls sell fresh meat, cheese, vegetables, eggs, and pickled foods, along with a shop offering lángos, a fried flatbread.
Built in the 19th century, the building has served as a buying and selling place for locals for many years. It maintained its original appearance while adapting to modern shoppers and preserving a long history of community and daily life in Budapest.
The market sits in Budapest's Jewish quarter and is regularly visited by locals buying fresh meat and vegetables for daily meals. The vendors are often local shop owners and farmers who take pride in their fresh goods and freely share tips about Hungarian cuisine.
The market has set opening hours on weekdays and Saturday mornings, opening early and closing in the early afternoon. Visiting in the morning or around lunchtime offers the best experience, as most stalls are open then and fresh goods have just arrived.
A local photographer captured the vendors in fresh ways, some posing with favorite items or wearing their football club uniforms. During the annual Rákóczi Square Days in September, visitors can meet the vendors in person and learn more about their stories.
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