Belvárosi híd, Road bridge in Szeged, Hungary
The Belvárosi Bridge stretches roughly 680 meters (2,231 feet) across the Tisza River, linking the center of Szeged with Újszeged on the opposite bank through two vehicle lanes and walking paths. The structure features steel girders with a straightforward design that serves its everyday transport function.
Gustave Eiffel and János Feketeházy designed the bridge in 1880 when Szeged was expanding and needed modern connections across the river. German forces destroyed it during the final months of World War II, and reconstruction took place from 1946 to 1948.
The Hídivásár market festival in May draws residents and merchants to the bridge area, showcasing traditional Hungarian celebrations and local goods in the heart of the city.
The bridge is easy to reach on foot or by public transport, with bus lines serving both sides of the river. Plan to cross during daylight hours when foot traffic moves smoothly and visibility is clear.
Tram line 5 operated across the bridge from 1909 until 1979, serving as a key transit link between the two city districts before being phased out. The shift to trolleybuses afterward shows how the city updated its public transport over the decades.
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