The square got its name from the Main Custom House built in neorenaissance style between 1871-74, designed by the famous architect Miklós Ybl. Before that, it was known as Salt Square, because the salt-office was situated here.
Budapest Corvinus University
The building of the Main Custom House now shelters the Corvinus University. The impressive building is located on the Pest side shore of the Danube.
Liberty Bridge
The bridge, originally known as Franz Joseph bridge was opened in 1896. This is the shortest bridge that crosses the main branch of the Danube in Budapest. It was the third bridge, on which the habitants of the capital could travel between the two banksof the river.
Central Market
Budapest’s largest covered market. The roof is covered by the colourful ceramic tiles of the Zsolnay factory. It was declared a historic landmark.
Old City Wall of Pest
The old City Wall stood along Fővám Square and the Kiskörút. Remains are still visible in the neighbouring street, in the walls of buildings, and courtyards.
Calvin Square Calvinist Church
Taking a little walk one can get to Kálvin Square, where the first major metropolitan Calvinist church can be seen.
The Fountain of Hungarian Justice
The statue at Szabó Ervin Square was erected in 1929. The statue depicts Justicia next to the woman symbolizing Hungary.
