Bridges of Budapest

Ten imposing bridges live on the Danube, of which eight are very famous, of which I could manage to see only three during my short stay. 

1. The Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsébet híd): is a fairly modern suspension bridge which was rebuilt after the original was bombed during the second world war. 

 

2. The Chain Bridge (Lánchíd): remains undoubtedly the most prominent bridge in Budapest. It was the first bridge constructed between the cities of Buda and Pest. There are majestic Lions sitting all along the edge of the bridge and you can't help but feel microscopic when you look at them. The bridge would have been my favourite but owing to the throngs of tourists hanging around, I didn't have enough time to take it all in! Although the lovely lamps and Lions still remain very animated in my mind's eye!

3. Liberty Bridge or Freedom Bridge (Szabadság híd): is my favourite bridge in Budapest, it quite a distance from the Chain Bridge, but nothing is more exciting than a long walk along the Danube. The Emperor Francis Joseph inaugurated the bridge which was originally named after him but the more symbolic name was chosen after the liberation of Hungary from the Germans. There are trams and cars constantly running across the bridge, so you need to be quick and cautious while snapping your photographs. Birds from Hungarian mythology have found their way onto the crest of the structure and this would explain why this bridge is so alluring. And oh, my most favourite part is the colour! The Bridge is green!

The prettiest green.