The Chain Bridge, also known as the Szechenyi Bridge or the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, was originally named after its patron, and was later commonly known as the Chain Bridge because of the construction method of iron chain traction. This is a bridge across the Danube, connecting Buda and Pest, and a symbol and landmark of the merged city. The construction of the Chain Bridge began in 1839 and was completed in 1849, with a total length of 380 meters. When it was built, it was the bridge with the largest span in the world at that time. The bridge body was made of chains as the skeleton. There were pedestrian walkways on both sides of the bridge deck, and vehicles could pass in the middle. The bridgeheads standing on both sides of the strait are two tall and majestic stone triumphal arches. Huge steel cables are drawn out from the bridgehead, and the stretched bridge deck is suspended, outlining a strong curve. There are two stone lions guarding the bridge near the Pace area. The lion is resolute and majestic. It guards the Chain Bridge day and night like a patron saint. Walking on the Bridge Walking on the Chain Bridge, you can enjoy the charming scenery on both sides of Buda and Pest, the tranquil Danube, the magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building, and the dreamy Fisherman's Bastion. When you are in it, it is like stepping into a frozen historical picture. Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, the scenery here is unique. The Buda end of the Chain Bridge has a vertical cable car from which you can ascend the Castle Hill. On the Pest side of the Chain Bridge is Széchenyi Istvan Square, where you can admire the palace-like buildings of the Hungarian Academy of Social Sciences and the Four Seasons Hotel. The Chain Bridge, a romantic place, is full of romance and literature when the lights are on. Under the light and shadow, the Chain Bridge is more mottled and has a hazy beauty. You can see many couples dating here. No wonder it has always been known as Budapest. One of the more romantic places, the famous "Love in Budapest" has also been filmed here many times. The Buda Palace on the Buda side is a great place to look over the Chain Bridge, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the Reichstag, the Chain Bridge and the Danube. Every year on the Hungarian National Day, the Chain Bridge is only for pedestrians, and fireworks will bloom on the Danube River.
I have to say that the chain bridge is taken from any angle. If you want to take a picture, stand on the platform of walking to Buda Castle. The picture is at the bridgehead. It happens to be the location of the bus stop No. 105 next to the Leo restaurant on the top floor of the Clark Hotel. The viewing location is excellent. The position on the left can see the Capitol, the position on the right half to see the chain bridge, while looking at the Buda Castle, picture 6 on the platform protruding on the left hand side of the Buda Castle
Budapest's most famous bridge, across the Danube, east of the bridge in Pace and west of Buda, the chain bridge, also known as the Sacheri Bridge, has been renovated for more than two years and reopened to the public this year, but only pedestrians and public transport.
In the evening, strolling on the famous chain bridge across the banks of Budapest and Paz on the Danube River will have a feeling of crossing history. At night, it will be more spectacular on the Danube cruise ship.
One of the most famous bridges on the Danube in Budapest, the Selcheny Chain Bridge!
Budapest chain bridge connects north and south banks of the Danube