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Belváros (District V) · Budapest

Central Antiquarian Bookshop

Központi Antikvárium

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Hungary's largest antiquarian bookshop, operating since 1891 under a big owl sign on Múzeum körút, the street of antique bookshops opposite the National Museum. Besides old editions it is known for Budapest etchings, vedute and rare manuscripts.

Address
Múzeum körút 13-15, 1053 Budapest
Hours
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-14:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 40 min
Price
Prints and manuscripts about EUR 100-2,000 on Múzeum körút (Offbeat Budapest, 2026)
Price level
Ft Ft

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Good to know

  • Walk the whole stretch of Múzeum körút: Honterus and the tiny Weöres Sándor Antikvárium are nearby too (Offbeat Budapest).
  • Most books are in Hungarian; the prints and old Budapest views are what travellers take home.

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