Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) is one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks, celebrated for its elegant art nouveau design and vibrant green color. Spanning the Danube, it connects the lively Fővám tér in Pest—home to the bustling Central Market Hall—with Gellért tér in Buda, where you’ll find the famous Gellért Baths and the foot of Gellért Hill. The bridge’s ornate ironwork, including the Hungarian coat of arms and four bronze Turul birds—mythical falcons from Hungarian folklore—make it a visual highlight of the cityscape. Completed in 1896 for Hungary’s millennium celebrations, Liberty Bridge was originally named after Emperor Franz Joseph, who inserted the last silver rivet during its inauguration. Though destroyed in World War II, it was the first bridge in Budapest to be rebuilt, reopening in 1946 as a symbol of resilience and unity. Today, it is both a vital transport link and a cultural hub, sometimes closed to traffic for festivals and pedestrian events. Walking across the bridge offers panoramic views of the Danube, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and the Parliament building, especially stunning at sunset.
Budapest HungaryThe Liberty Bridge, also known as Szabadság híd, is located in Budapest, Hungary, and connects Buda and Pest across the Danube River. It's the third southernmost public road bridge in the city, situated at the southern end of the City Centre. This bridge is notable for its Art Nouveau design, mythological sculptures, and the country's coat of arms adorned on its side. Nearby attractions include Gellért tér and Fővám tér, two public squares that offer a glimpse of the city's beauty. The bridge's structure is a cantilever truss bridge with a suspended middle span, and it's decorated with large bronze statues of the Turul, a falcon-like bird prominent in ancient Hungarian mythology. The bridge's ends are easily accessible by public transportation, including tram lines and metro stations, making it a convenient route for both pedestrians and vehicles. However, there's an initiative to convert it to a pedestrian-only crossing now that the fourth underground metro line is completed.
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