We all know that every country has its own traditional products and other symbols it can be usually identified with. This is very much related to the public image of the country so it is more a question of what each nation wants to be known by. Culture? Gastronomy? Scientific efforts and inventions?

In the case of Hungary, these symbolic products go by the name of Hungaricum, and we couldn’t list all these iconic items right now (because of the accepted length and character numbers of our articles) but we can of course mention some of the Hungaricums: Tokaji wine, pálinka (schnapps), salami, Unicum bitters, paprika, foie gras, puli dog, acacia honey, Zsolnay porcelain, lavender from Tihany (Balaton region) and onions from Makó (South-East of Hungary).

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These unique goods can also be seen in the recent addition of the Great Market Hall in Budapest, where not only tourists, but locals, too can enjoy shopping or just looking around. The recently opened Hungaricum Street can be interesting for everyone, because it is a stylishly designed and really informative exhibit.

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Besides the gastro specialties we have already mentioned, some the greatest Hungarian inventions are presented here, too, for example the worldwide famous Rubik’s cube.

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One of the most impressive elements of Hungaricum Street is the 180 centimetres tall egg, which presents the relationship and the contrast between colours, with the help of a lighting technology.

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At the end of Hungaricum Street, you can also learn more about the 22 Hungarian wine regions and grape varieties, too, which are typical for each region.

Did you know?

If you are looking for Hungaricum Street at the Great Market Hall, you should go to the basement level, you will find it there. Entry is free for everyone.