Russian-speaking tourists nicknamed Vaci more simply — “Vasya Street” (in Hungarian, “Vaci utca”). Although it certainly can't be called simple: this is where the most fashionable buildings, expensive boutiques, luxurious restaurants, and cafes are located. Since olden times it has been considered a favorite place for strolling, and now it is the city's main shopping street.
It begins at Vorosmarty Square, where the famous Gerbeaud Cafe is located, and ends at Fovam Square, near the Central Market. If you look at the map, you will see that it stretches parallel to the Danube and lies just 200 m from it. These landmarks are useful so as not to confuse it with another street with a similar name — “Vaci ut”.
In addition to signature boutiques of well-known brands, on Vaci Street you can find shops with unique handicrafts, as well as grocery stores with various delicacies. And if you want to see what the old city looked like, head down into the underpass, where posters with vintage photographs of Budapest are sold.
Recalling their walks along Vaci Street, many nostalgically note the special atmosphere that reigns there. And, by the way, not only tourists noticed this, but also the jury of the competition for the title of Europe's best pedestrian street. This ranking was compiled in 2008, and back then “Vaci utca” surpassed the streets of Milan, Paris, and Amsterdam!
