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Chain Bridge (Szechenyi lanchid)

Over the Danube | Between Clark Adam ter and Roosevelt ter, Budapest 1013, Hungary
As featured in 3 days in Budapest
Ranked #9 of 172 attractions in Budapest
4.5 of 5 stars 402 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Fee: No
Owner description: Completed in 1849, this bridge was the first to be built across the Hungarian section of the Danube and is now considered to be one of the city's...... more » Owner description: Completed in 1849, this bridge was the first to be built across the Hungarian section of the Danube and is now considered to be one of the city's major landmarks. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

pretty average bridge compared some bridges i.ve crossed, and feels like its rusting apart More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

An engineering marvel. Even my boyfriend who's deathly afraid of bridges and heights managed to get across it. It's more a work of art than a practical piece. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Make sure to walk across here day and night since the city's main attractions are all lit up beautifully at night More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

You have to make sure you walk over this bridge to explore both sides of the city when visiting Budapest and see the Danube separating More

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Budapest, Hungary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Enjoyed walking across the Chain Bridge, view from both sides was amazing. Budapest is indeed a most beautiful city. Just watch out for bikes weaving in-and-out of us pedestrians! More

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Wien
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A nice bridge, worth seeing. IMO the nicest bridge I saw in budapest. More

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Sunset Beach, Hawaii
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

You don't usually give a bridge a good review, but this one is very nice, having been recently renovated, and it looks good and makes for a nice stroll from one side of the river to the other. More

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Ankeny, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

This bridge is beautiful by day and beautiful by night. Take a moment to just stop and stare. Connects Pest to Buda. IT is guarded by lions but don't be afraid. It is one of the most convenient bridges to cross by foot. Take it to Castle Hill. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

An easy day walk across the bridge and a good place to sit up on the girders and crack open a beer as quite a lot of tourists are doing this. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

It is quite a pleasant walk over this bridge, since you are separated from the traffic, lots of foot traffic and the views are excellent. Just need to stop the cyclists and especially the trishaws. More

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