Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Road bridge over Danube River in Budapest, Hungary.
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge spans 375 meters across the Danube River, featuring stone towers and iron chains to connect the districts of Buda and Pest.
William Tierney Clark designed this first permanent bridge over the Danube in Hungary, which opened in 1849 and required reconstruction after World War II damage.
The bridge bears stone lion sculptures at each abutment created by János Marschalkó in 1852, marking the entrance points in both Buda and Pest districts.
The bridge structure measures 12.5 meters in width and accommodates both vehicle traffic and pedestrian walkways between the eastern and western parts of Budapest.
The bridge design replicates William Tierney Clark's Marlow Bridge across the River Thames in England but at a larger scale with a 202-meter central span.
Location: Budapest
Inception: 1839
Architects: William Tierney Clark
Official opening: 1849
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Length: 375 m
Longest Span: 202 m
Width: 12.5 m
Made from material: stone, iron
GPS coordinates: 47.49889,19.04361
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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