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Through Four Seasons' Eyes Budapest - IMEX America

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turn of the previous century. These have been<br />

recently renovated to include several restaurants<br />

and bars at street level. Király utca runs along<br />

the northern edge of the district and comprises<br />

interior-design shops and funky wine and<br />

cocktail bars, such as Kadarka and Minyon.<br />

For original and locally produced souvenirs,<br />

venture into the heart of the district to Printa<br />

Akadémia on Rumbách Sebestyén utca.<br />

Jewish culture<br />

Located at the southwestern corner of the<br />

Jewish Quarter, the Dohány Street Synagogue<br />

features a unusual fusion of Moorish and<br />

Eastern Orthodox elements. It is the second<br />

largest synagogue in Europe and one of<br />

<strong>Budapest</strong>'s most visited sites, particularly<br />

during the Jewish Summer Festival, which<br />

showcases local and international musicians.<br />

The Quarter6Quarter7 festival of music and<br />

Jewish culture is of a more underground<br />

ilk, and takes place at myriad bars and cafés<br />

throughout the district during Hanukkah<br />

celebrations.<br />

Downtown <strong>Budapest</strong><br />

Enjoy a bistro-style lunch on the terrace of<br />

the Gerlóczy Café, tucked away on a shaded<br />

square just west of the Jewish Quarter. Or<br />

sample Michelin-starred excellence at Onyx

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