🌉【Szechenyi Chain Bridge Guide】The first eternal bridge on the Danube｜Historical allusions × Best photo spots × Travel guide

#5月好去处2025 #Budapest This most famous landmark in Budapest is the first permanent bridge across the Danube. It was completed in 1849 and has witnessed the historical changes of Hungary for nearly two centuries. 🕰️ Historical Moment Construction Background: Designed by British engineer William Tierney Clark, and promoted by Hungarian reformer Count Szechenyi Post-war Reconstruction: Destroyed during World War II, rebuilt as it was in 1949 Architectural Features: 375 meters in length, 202 meters between piers, an engineering miracle at the time 📸 Best Photo Spots Buda Castle District: Overhead view of the Chain Bridge and the Danube On the Pest River: Classic composition of the bridge and the Buda Palace Next to the lion on the bridge: Close-up capture of bridge details Nighttime lighting: The bridge is brightly lit from sunset to midnight every day 🚶 Walking Experience Suggestions Best time: Early morning or evening to avoid crowds Walking time: About 10-15 minutes one way Special Note: The sidewalk on the bridge is narrow The bridge may freeze in winter Please be careful during strong winds 🚗 Transportation Information Tram: Line 2 passes directly through both ends of the bridge Bus: Line 16, 105 and other routes are available Metro: Line M1 to "Vörösmarty tér" station, 5 minutes walk 💡 Visiting Suggestions Combine Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion to arrange a half-day tour You can take a Danube cruise to enjoy from different angles There are wonderful fireworks shows on National Day on August 20 every year Elevators are installed at both ends of the bridge for the convenience of people with limited mobility This bridge is not only a major transportation route, but also a symbol of the soul of Budapest. It is recommended to visit at different times to experience the different styles of day and night. Standing in the middle of the bridge, with Buda on the left and Pest on the right, you can best experience the unique charm of the city's two cities.