Nagymezo Utca

Near the Hungarian National Opera and perpendicular to Andrássy Avenue, you'll find Nagymezo Utca, the cultural heart of the city. In fact, it's known as the Broadway of Budapest. The street houses five theaters, a music conservatory, a museum of contemporary art, a photography museum, a church, an annual art festival, seven music clubs and countless bars and restaurants. I especially liked the House of Hungarian Photography, built in 1894, with its exhibits of avant-garde photography. It's a very special place for photography enthusiasts and is somewhat off the typical tourist trail in Budapest.