Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Suspension bridge in Budapest, Hungary.
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge spans 375 meters across the Danube River, featuring wrought iron chains and stone towers with carved lion statues at each end.
Completed in 1849 as Hungary's first permanent Danube crossing, the bridge was designed by William Tierney Clark and built under Adam Clark's supervision during challenging political times.
Named after Count István Széchenyi, the bridge symbolizes Hungarian national unity and has appeared in numerous films, artworks, and is featured on the 200 Forint coin.
The bridge operates 24 hours daily with wheelchair accessibility, connecting the V. district at postal code 1051 and offering pedestrian walkways with city views.
Stone lions guard each end of the bridge, and local legend claims they lack tongues, though careful observation reveals this is merely a popular myth.
Location: V. kerület
Location: Budapest
Inception: November 20, 1849
Reference: Műemléki azonosító: 17;törzsszám: 15141
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek/show/17
Address: Budapest, Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051 Hungary 1051 Budapest
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek/show/17
GPS coordinates: 47.49899,19.04371
Latest update: November 16, 2025 11:20
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