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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 403 Reviews
Type: Bridges
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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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Prague, Czech Republic
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It is not as monumental as Milleau in France... not as old as Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic... yet, it is awesome.

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New York City, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It is a relatively nice bridge, but nothing special. I wouldn't go out of my way to see it. Plus you can spot it easily from the Citadel, the Castle area, etc.

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

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

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 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.

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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW via mobile

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

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London, United Kingdom
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 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

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

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!

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Wien
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

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

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Sunset Beach, Hawaii
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

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.

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Ankeny, Iowa
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

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.

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