Margaret Bridge
Margaret Bridge
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Scenic arch bridge (circa 1876) connecting the southern part of Budapest with Margaret Island, the city's popular island park and recreation area.
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,290 contributions
Feb 2020
This popular bridge was built between 1872-76. It's about 600ms long and 25ms wide. It was blown up in 1944, but it was rebuilt in 1948. It was renovated in 2011 so now I think it's one of the nicest and most popular bridges in Budapest. I like walking over it when I go to Margaret Island. But last time we went by tram (number 4/6) to Buda. You can ride a bike, too and take lots of photos, because the view is great.
Written 10 March 2020
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Maggi713
Baltimore, MD12,366 contributions
Nov 2022
The Margaret Bridge in Budapest connects St. Stephen's Boulevard and Margaret Boulevard with the tip of Margaret Island. It was built between 1872 and 1876. It is the second oldest bridge in the city. It was reconstructed in 1978, and its dilapidated condition justified the start of a major renovation in August 2009. The renovated bridge was opened in 2011. The views back towards Parliament makes for a perfect photo op.
Written 14 November 2022
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia55,936 contributions
Oct 2022
Margaret Bridge is the second oldest bridge in Budapest and located on the Danube River. Its construcion style is of French Neo-Baroque architecture.
Its connects Buda to Pest and touches Maraget Island.
It took 4 years to build and was completed in 1876.
Its connects Buda to Pest and touches Maraget Island.
It took 4 years to build and was completed in 1876.
Written 29 November 2022
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lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,942 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
My husband and I walked Margaret bridge and found the views of the river and Parliament Buildings to be amazing.
The bridge is a great place to stop and get a photo.
The bridge is a great place to stop and get a photo.
Written 22 August 2017
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FrankMarton
Budapest, Hungary380 contributions
May 2016 • Family
All the bridges on the Danube have their charm but this one is a 'cant miss'. Recently refurbished in a multi-year project, the Margaret Bridge not only connects Buda and Pest, but it is a lovely sight in-and-of itself; plus one of the main entrances to the relaxing Margret Island.
Completed in 1876 and rebuilt in 1948 after the retreating German blew it up in WWII: The bridge has beautiful external renderings, statues and ironwork all over it and provides a terrific view of the city from several different angles, as the two halves of the bridge are tweaked 30 degrees. This gives photographers several views of each side of the river just steps apart. The new walkways are very wide and there is a bike path as well.
Have a look!
Completed in 1876 and rebuilt in 1948 after the retreating German blew it up in WWII: The bridge has beautiful external renderings, statues and ironwork all over it and provides a terrific view of the city from several different angles, as the two halves of the bridge are tweaked 30 degrees. This gives photographers several views of each side of the river just steps apart. The new walkways are very wide and there is a bike path as well.
Have a look!
Written 17 June 2016
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Foodie_CST🍽🇷🇴
Kolios, Greece5,089 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Margaret Bridge (or Margit hid) looked very nice with his goden looks, also the Parliament building looks very nice when crossing it. Second-oldest bridge in Budapest was nicely restored in 2011.
Written 12 October 2018
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MaltaTech
West Baden Springs, IN23 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
I like the curves on this bridge, and I especially like to look at it at night and watch the boats go under it. It has a memorable view of the city at night. Walk out on it about half way (BROAD sidewalks) and just look. You can walk over to the Margit Island, too. I find it relaxing and it just makes me happy.
Written 4 January 2015
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,211 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Margaret bridge connects Buda and Pest over the beautiful Danube river to Margaret Island and is one of the oldest bridges in Budapest. It is very busy with regards to traffic, especially with tourist buses, (which we were on), but we also had the chance to stop and take in the views of the surrounds. As our tour guide has suggested though, it has become the most congested bridge of the Hungarian capital. The great history and architecture is well worth a stop and visit.
Written 22 March 2014
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kev_russ
Edinburgh, UK338 contributions
Feb 2020
Nice looking wee bridge. Some nice views over to the Parliament anaw. We did a circular walk over the Szechenyi Bridge, up Buda Castle, along to Fisherman's Bastion, down then over the bridge.
Written 5 March 2020
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Murat B
Istanbul, Türkiye604 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
I walked over the Margaret (Margit) Bridge several times during my trip in Budapest. I found getting there before sunrise time provided better opportunities for photography. Unfortunately, the parliament building is no longer lit after midnight, but if you walk towards the Buda side and set up your tripod you can still find a good composition. Also, if you're interested in long exposure photography, then the bridge is less shaky in the morning. I also went there for sunset but the trams and cars crossing the bridge make it difficult to expose for extended periods of time. The views are truly stunning. I'm enclosing a photo I took 20 minutes before sunrise to give you an idea of what you can expect. Must-see spot in Budapest for me.
Written 11 December 2018
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salve! nella recensione parlavi della fontana che fa lo spettacolo a ritmo di musica? sai quando sarà di nuovo in funzione? grazie
Written 8 April 2016
Ciao, forse hai confuso la mia recensione con quella di un certo Sandro Z. da Milano, recensita il 23 agosto del 2012, o di Emanuele F. di Senago, sempre di agosto 2012. Ciao.
La mia è la seguente: “bello”
4 su 5 stelle Recensito 1 settimana fa
"tutti i ponti di Budapest sono belli, ma da questo , a piedi, si arriva all'isola Margherita, assolutamente merita una visita."
Written 9 April 2016
403carol
Edmonton, Canada
I was wondering about the sculptures on the Margaret Bridge? The male is Hercules, but I cannot find names for the female sculptures - are they intended to be anyone in particular? Or just generic females?
Written 3 April 2016
I read about it.
These are original French sculptures, because the plan of building made by Ernest Gouin.
The man is not Hercules, but he is a mythological figure, and the woman is a general mythologial figure, she has no name.
Both of them angels with wings, with shape of rostrum.
Written 4 April 2016
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