Frommer's Review
Hand-painted Herend porcelain, first produced in 1826 in the town of Herend near Veszprem in western Hungary, is world-renowned (check it out at www.herend.com). This shop, the oldest and largest Herend shop in Budapest, has the widest selection in the capital. They can arrange shipping (visit www.touristpost.hu). Even if you don't intend to buy, come just to see some gorgeous examples of Hungary's most famous product. The store is located in Pest's Inner City, on quiet Jozsef nador ter, just a few minutes' walk from Vorosmarty ter. Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturday from 10am to 2pm. They have another location at VI. Andrassy ut 16 (tel. 1/374-0006) with the same hours. Yet a third store Haas & Czjzek has an extensive selection of Herend, as well as Swarovski and Hummel. It is located on the pedestrian V. Vaci utca 19-21(tel. 1/266-6305) (www.porcelain.hu). Open Monday through Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm. If you're planning a trip to Veszprem or Lake Balaton, don't miss the Herend Museum in the town of Herend.
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