Liberty Bridge, Cantilever bridge in Budapest, Hungary
The green-painted steel structure spans 333 meters across the Danube River, connecting Buda and Pest with tram lines and vehicle lanes.
Inaugurated in 1896 for Hungary's millennium celebration, the bridge received its current name after reconstruction in 1946 following World War II damage.
The bridge pillars feature turuls, mythological birds from Hungarian folklore, while the original silver rivet hammered by Emperor Franz Joseph remains at the Pest bridgehead.
Tram lines 47, 48, and 49 cross the bridge daily, linking Fővám Square with its Central Market Hall to Szent Gellért Square near Gellért Thermal Bath.
The bridge maintains structural stability even without its central 49-meter section, demonstrating the engineering excellence of architect János Feketeházy's cantilever design.
Location: Budapest
Inception: August 20, 1946
Architects: János Feketeházy
Official opening: 1896
Length: 333 m
Width: 20 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 47.48556,19.05500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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