Móricz Zsigmond körtér, Square in Budapest District XI, Hungary

Móricz Zsigmond körtér is a major square in Budapest District XI where several main roads meet, including Béla Bartók út, Villányi út, Fehérvári út and Karinthy Frigyes út. The square is anchored by a round concrete building known as The Mushroom, which houses shops and a tram transformer, and it serves as a busy transport hub with metro, bus and tram lines converging.

Originally named after Miklós Horthy, the square was renamed in 1945 to honor Zsigmond Móricz. The Mushroom was built in 1942 and served as a retail and electrical hub, and the square played a role in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

The square is named after the Hungarian writer Zsigmond Móricz, and locals often use The Mushroom as a meeting point. The building now hosts small shops and cafes, and its round shape makes it a recognizable landmark in the neighborhood.

The square is easy to navigate on foot, with wide pavements and clear signs for the metro and surface transport. It is a good starting point for exploring the surrounding streets, and several bus and tram stops are grouped close together, so allow extra time to find your connection.

The Mushroom was designed by architect László Gábor and its circular shape was meant to echo a mushroom, though some say it resembles a UFO. It was renovated in 2014 and now has a rooftop terrace with views over the square.