Szabadság híd
Szabadság híd, the Liberty Bridge, is Budapest’s shortest bridge across the Danube and a key relic from the Millennium Exhibition era of the late 19th century. Built between 1894 and 1896 to the plans of János Feketeházy, it opened in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph and was originally named after him, Ferenc József híd. Its Art Nouveau design stands out among Budapest’s river crossings, with mythological motifs and the country’s coat of arms gracing its sides. The bridge spans 333.6 meters in length and 20.1 meters in width, and at its four masts you’ll find large bronze turul statues—the falcon-like figure central to Hungarian myth and symbolism of freedom. This is the third southernmost public road bridge in the city, connecting the areas around Gellért tér, with the Gellért Spa and Hotel Gellért nearby, to Fővám tér, home to the Great Market Hall. …
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