Budapest is separated into two very distinct sides by the Danube River, and there are many beautiful bridges lying between them. Just like Buda and Pest, these bridges are different sides of the same coin, and each one has an interesting story to tell.
The Chain Bridge
One of the most notable symbols of the Hungarian capital, this suspension bridge has been around since 1849. It’s a symbol of the connection between East and West, and one of the biggest architectural wonders of its time because it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary.
Liberty Bridge
The stunning bridge near the Great Market Hall is best known for its striking green color and art nouveau design. If you’re lucky enough to visit the city in the summer, make sure to check it on the weekends when it’s closed for the traffic and you can take a walk over the bridge or just relax.
Elisabeth Bridge
Named after Elisabeth of Bavaria, this suspension bridge was built in 1964, but it didn’t always look this way. Before the current white, brutalist structure became one of Budapest’s most recognizable bridges, there was another flamboyant bridge in its place that was destroyed in World War II.
