Nine-holed Bridge, Arch bridge in Northern Great Plain, Hungary
The Nine-holed Bridge is a stone structure with nine arches spanning about 167 meters across the Hortobágy-Berettyó river. The vaulted construction connects both banks and anchors itself visually in the landscape of the Hungarian plains with its solid, imposing form.
The stone bridge was completed in 1833, replacing an earlier wooden crossing from 1697. It held the record as the longest road bridge in historical Hungary until 1921.
The bridge shapes how people experience the open plains, serving as a natural stopping point for visitors exploring the national park. Many travelers pause here to photograph the landscape and take in the vast horizons of the surrounding grassland.
The bridge is easy to reach from the town of Hortobágy and sits at the edge of the national park. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as the ground and paths around the structure vary in surface conditions.
The approach sections on both ends are deliberately wider to allow livestock herds to safely cross the structure. This design feature shows the bridge was built not only for travelers and carts, but also served an essential role in the region's agricultural trade.
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