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Szechenyi Chain Bridge, Budapest

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While it offers excellent views of the city, Szechenyi Chain Bridge serves as a historic landmark itself: It's the first bridge to span the Danube River in Hungary. Built by English engineer William Tierney in 1849, this structure connects the east and west side of Hungary's capital city. The bridge features two road lanes, plus a pedestrian zone for those traveling on foot. Cross this well-known symbol of Budapest, marvel at its stone structure, and compare both sides of the city. Visit Széchenyi Square on the Pest side of the bridge, or head up to the Castle Hill on the Buda side. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Szechenyi Chain Bridge and many more Budapest attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Budapest online trip builder .

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• By kilaonig

  We decided to cross the Chain Bridge from the Pest side to the Buda side and walk all the way to the Fisherman's Bastion, then on to the Buda Castle and back across the Chain Bridge to the Pest side.....  more »

• By Adrienne H

  The Chain Bridge in Budapest links the 2 sides of the city, Buda and Pest. It’s historic significance is important and it’s a great way to see various city sights, providing many photo opportunities.....  more »

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• By Neha Mehra

  By far the most beautiful Bridge I have ever seen after the Tower bridge of London. It's beauty even increases in the night. You're definitely going to fell in love with this beautiful Bridge and it's architecture.

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• By Abhishek Kulkarni

  Iconic landmark in the history of Budapest which was the first of its kind to connect two cities of Buda and Pest is a must see bridge. This bridge still marks as one of the modern wonders of engineering, lighted with fluorescent lamps in night is a best time to see this bridge. To see a better view walk through the Danube river side or take a cruise to witness the mesmerizing scenes of this bridge

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