Jókai tér, the square facing Liszt Ferenc tér near Oktogon, has been given a new name of A magyar irodalom tere. ‘The Square of Hungarian Literature’ takes its previous theme, that of novelist Mór Jókai, and runs with it, signs providing quotes by Attila József, János Pilinszky, Endre Ady and Lajos Kassák, all of whom have connections to the neighbourhood. Nearby stands Írók Boltja, the Writers’ Bookshop, the former Japan Café where some of these writers would have met before the war. Words aren’t the only feature on the relandscaped square – a children’s trampoline should attract more families.

On newly revamped A magyar irodalom tere, also still called Jókai tér, you can sit on one of the many benches amid the pretty flowers and plants, taking in the water feature, perhaps having used the new racks to park your bicycle.

Unveiled a few days ago, this convivial urban space is already attracting children to dip their toy buckets into the shallow pool centrepiecing the square before jumping on the trampoline.


The many trees provide pleasant shade, and there’s also a drinking fountain and a public toilet. Since the square is locked at night, it should be free from any debris resulting from its location close to the nightlife hub of Király utca.

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