Ferenciek tere, Square in District V, Budapest, Hungary

Ferenciek tere is a square in District V of Budapest, Hungary. It serves as a major public transport junction with bus line 7 and an M3 Metro station, and it marks the start of Váci utca.

The square was established in 1874 under the name Kígyó tér. Over the years it was renamed Apponyi tér in 1921 and Felszabadulás tér in 1953, before returning to its original name in 1991.

The square takes its name from the Franciscan church that stands here, a place of worship first established in 1743. Today the church remains active, and its presence gives the square a role as a meeting point for the local Catholic community and for visitors interested in its history.

The square is easy to reach on foot from nearby streets and is a good place to start exploring the city center. Use it as a landmark to orient yourself, since several bus and metro lines meet here and the pedestrian shopping street begins right at the corner.

The square is home to a bookstore and publisher that specializes in Roman Catholic literature, a detail many passersby miss. It also hosts a gourmet restaurant that has earned international recognition, adding a surprising culinary stop to this transport hub.