Old Town Square / Rákóczi Street

The Veszprém Old Town Square is the historical and cultural center of the city, which has been the scene of public life for centuries. The octagonal square used to serve as a market square, but today it is a permanent venue for fairs, festivals, and city events.

Strolling among the Art Nouveau and Baroque buildings of the square, you can learn about the history of Veszprém: here you will find the former Matulka House, the city's first town hall, and the Arany Sas Pharmacy, which still operates as a pharmacy today. Rákóczi Street, which connects to the square, is the remaining section of the former Main Street, lined with historic and Baroque houses. In the immediate vicinity of the square are the town hall, the Tourinform office, and numerous cafes, restaurants, and galleries, making Old Town Square not only historically significant, but also outstanding from a gastronomic and tourist perspective.

The Old Town Square is located in the inner city of Veszprém. By car, you can park in the surrounding streets, such as Vár Street, Megyeház Square, and Fortuna Courtyard. paid parking spaces are available. It can be reached from the train station by local bus lines 2 or 5, and it is only a 3-minute walk from the Theater stop to the square. The square is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle, and by public transportation. is barrier-free, dog-friendly, and open to visitors all year round.

The source of the content and photos is veszpreminfo.hu and the Old Town Square Facebook page.