Széchenyi Street is the main pedestrian artery of central Miskolc, a broad promenade lined with 19th and early 20th-century buildings, cafes, and shops. It is the most pleasant stretch of the city to walk, particularly in the evening when the street fills up and the cafes put their tables outside.
The architecture is a mixture of neo-baroque, art nouveau, and socialist-era blocks, reflecting the city's complicated 20th-century history. The occasional piece of fine detailing — a tiled facade, an ornate doorway — survives from before the war. The National Theatre of Miskolc occupies a handsome building at the southern end, worth a glance even if you're not attending a performance.
The street connects the main square to the railway station, making it a natural route through the city. On Sunday mornings it is quieter, and the light is good on the facade of the Reformed Church at the northern end.