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The shortest street

The shortest street is a street between the Ritz Carlton and the Kempinski Hotels, called Miatyánk utca, only two blocks. Miatyánk means “our heavenly father” (from the Lord’s prayer).  The shortest street name is Ó utca (behind the Opera House). “Ó” means “old” in Hungarian.

For more interesting facts, historic details, urban legends and beautifully illustrated maps, Kinga Tittel’s handy Budapest guide book, Fabulous Budapest is available at selected Libri and Líra bookstores, at the online Libra Bookshop, the gift shop of the Matthias Church, Opera gift shop, Souvenir Shop at District 1., 8 Tárnok Street. For overseas orders, click HERE

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