In the history of Hungary, Buda and Pest were two cities, and both were the capitals of the Kingdom of Hungary. With the increasing size of the city, the two cities are almost connected, separated only by a Danube River. The completion of a bridge finally unites the two cities into one, the bridge is the Széchenyi Chain Bridge.
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and a famous ancient city in Europe. There are also many attractions in Budapest, but among so many attractions, the oldest bridge in Budapest, the Chain Bridge, you must visit.
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is 375 meters long and is a stone pylon, once known as one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe.
Construction of the Chain Bridge began in 1839 and was completed in 1849. It is the oldest and most magnificent bridge among the nine bridges connecting Buda and Pest.
The nine bridges in Budapest from north to south are: New Pest Railway Bridge - Alpad Bridge - Margit Bridge - Chain Bridge - Elizabeth Bridge - Liberty Bridge - Petofi Bridge - Rajmanius Bridge - Railway Bridge of Ossegode.
The completion and passage of the Chain Bridge connected the two cities of Buda and Pest, and became the first permanent building that truly connects the two cities of Pest and Buda.
Located in the center of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, the 170-year-old Széchenyi Chain Bridge is one of the city's most beautiful gems. Located between the Buda Castle and the Hungarian Parliament Building, the entire area together forms a picturesque landscape along the Danube, especially at night.
This bridge is like a majestic lion, incomparably spectacular. The whole thing here is to give a feeling of majestic passion. There are many small details on the bridge body, like gothic-style lamp sockets, and various small carvings.
Today's Chain Bridge has become the "belief" in the hearts of Budapest people, and it has also become a popular tourist attraction, and there are many romantic stories circulating.
Legend has it that if pedestrians walk on the Chain Bridge and the boat passes under the bridge, if you make a devout wish at this moment, your wish will come true. Couples can also come to the Chain Bridge and walk across the Chain Bridge together holding each other's hands.
The bridge is 380 meters long and can reach the end in 5 minutes. It can make you feel romantic stories and believe in the power of love. So when we come to Budapest, we can't really feel the real Budapest without walking on the Chain Bridge, the oldest and most story in Budapest.
Walking on this bridge, you can feel the charming view of the city. Quietly feel the slowly flowing Danube, and watch some famous buildings nearby. On the other side of Pest is a large square, where you can enjoy various views, like a palace. So what are you waiting for, hurry up and pack your bags, come here to play, and experience a different kind of travel style!