Goydmurt
Goydmurt (pronounced 'goud.mɐɾt) is a historically important thoroughfare and a prestigious shopping street in Vlud, the largest city of Vyvland. It lies to the south of the old centre of the city around the Niklaskatejral, and is known for its high-end department stores and flagship shops; the street contains the largest amount of retail space of any road in Vyvland. The street runs for approximately one and a half kilometres from the Vludeer Gildaas to Goydmurtplaac, where a large station complex is located. Goydmurt is well-known for its annual Christmas lights display, as part of the extensive annual Christmas celebrations in Vyvland. It is also internationally known as the finishing-place of the Tur, Vyvland's prestigious annual cycling race.
Historically, Goydmurt was the centre of Vlud's extensive gold and silver trading industry, which led to its name, which literally means Goldmarket. This gradually evolved into the financial district of Vlud, with major banks such as Vludbank and Hester-DeWarre originating from the street. However, much of the financial activity has moved southwards and across the River Fule in recent years.
The street is well linked-in with Vyvland's national rail network in addition to the Vlud Metro and Vlud S-Baan commuter rail system. All three networks have interchange stations at Vlud Goydmurt station at the southern end of the street. The S-Baan and national rail services run directly underneath the street for the majority of its length, although no traffic runs over the top of the street as it is pedestrianised. At the intersection with Aangtaarnsjri and Davefaveny halfway along Goydmurt, there is a scramble crossing which is the busiest pedestrian crossing in Esquarium by number of pedestrians crossing per year.