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Széchenyi lánchíd or Széchenyi Chain
Bridge is a suspension bridge that
spans the River Danube between Buda
and Pest, the western and eastern
sides of Budapest, the capital of
Hungary. It was the first permanent
bridge across the Danube in
Budapest, and was opened in 1849.
It is
anchored on the Pest side of the
river to Roosevelt Square, adjacent
to the Gresham Palace and the
Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and
on the Buda side to Adam Clark
Square, near the Zero Kilometer
Stone and the lower end of the
Castle Hill Funicular, leading to
Buda Castle.
The
bridge is named after István
Széchenyi, a major supporter of its
construction. At the time of its
construction, it counted as a wonder
of the world. It had an enormous
significance in the country's
economics and life. Its decorations
made of cast iron, and its
construction, radiating calm dignity
and balance, raised it among the
most beautiful industrial monuments
in Europe. It became a symbol of
advancement, national awakening, and
the linkage between East and West.At
the beginning of July to mid-August
every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am
to 10 pm is held the Summer on The
Chain Bridge Festival, such a mega
event that huge volumes of flights
to Hungary have arrived into the
city to join this event. People
gather here for music, food and a
carnival atmosphere. Over seven
weeks of the fair are packed full of
entertainment, from theatre to folk,
classical to jazz, and pop to world
music. It’ brings an upbeat and
lively atmosphere into the city.
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