The Chain Bridge in Numbers

The width of the Danube required building a suspension bridge.                Two vaulted stone pillars hold the robust iron structure that weights nearly 5,200 tons.

The bridge is 375 metres long and 16 metres wide. The span between the pillars measures 202 metres.

Two stone lion statues guard both bridgeheads.According to the story the sculptor, Marschalko János forgot to carve out the lions' tongues. A boy made a remark about it at the opening ceremony. The sculptor became so distressed that he jumped off the bridge into the Danube.

The Chain Bridge and the Parliament glittering night illumination mixing with other lights of the city are being reflected astoundingly on the dark surface of the river Danube. The bridge hosts Budapest largest summer festival, the Summer on the chain bridge. Every  weekend from July until mid-August wide palette of cultural programmes await you.

The event provides the best opportunity to walk across the bridge, because only pedestrians are allowed on it on weekends during the festival.

The panorama at night will fascinate you even more, when the lights of the city reflect in the dark river. 

source: www.bridgesofbudapest.com , www.budapest-tourist-guide.com and www.aviewoncieties.com

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