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, Hungary2,431 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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Alberto Teodosio Biondi
Merate, Italy847 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
One of the (few) bridges that connect Buda to Pest and vice versa and is used to reach the island of the same name. We have been there several times, both on foot and by tram, during the day and in the evening. Very spacious (both cars and trams pass in both directions) it allows for a beautiful view towards the Parliament and the Castle, especially at sunset when they are lit up.
Written 9 September 2023
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Maggi713
Baltimore, MD12,458 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, Australia56,949 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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Hocico
Frankfurt, Germany25,311 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Margit hĂd is one of nine road bridges in Budapest that cross the Danube. It is particularly interesting because it also leads to Margaret Island (Margit-sziget). I think it is very beautiful - perhaps not the most beautiful bridge - the Chain Bridge is more impressive. As a driver or pedestrian, you can hardly get past it.
Written 11 October 2023
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania18,192 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
There are several bridges in Budapest connecting the Buda and Pest sides of the city - the Margaret bridge is one of those bridges.
Designed by the French engineer Ernest Gouin and built between 1872 and 1876 under the supervision of Emile Nouguier. Originally the bridge has been built - the connection to the Margaret island was completed some 20 years later.
The bridge has an interesting history - has been destroyed in November 1944, not as part of the destruction of the bridges of Budapest that were blown up by the retreating German army (the other bridges were blown up in January 1945) , but due to an accident, the bridge was being prepared for demolition by the German army, but due to sparks from a passing tram the fuses ignited and the bridge blew up, death toll was in the hundreds...
What can be seen today is the reconstructed bridge - with a general rebuilt in the early 2000's - with some very beautiful decorations the are blending in nicely with its steel structure.
Overall a very interesting architectural landmark of the city - definitely worth a few minutes of your time and some pictures.
Designed by the French engineer Ernest Gouin and built between 1872 and 1876 under the supervision of Emile Nouguier. Originally the bridge has been built - the connection to the Margaret island was completed some 20 years later.
The bridge has an interesting history - has been destroyed in November 1944, not as part of the destruction of the bridges of Budapest that were blown up by the retreating German army (the other bridges were blown up in January 1945) , but due to an accident, the bridge was being prepared for demolition by the German army, but due to sparks from a passing tram the fuses ignited and the bridge blew up, death toll was in the hundreds...
What can be seen today is the reconstructed bridge - with a general rebuilt in the early 2000's - with some very beautiful decorations the are blending in nicely with its steel structure.
Overall a very interesting architectural landmark of the city - definitely worth a few minutes of your time and some pictures.
Written 28 October 2024
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lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,950 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, Greece5,098 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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salve! nella recensione parlavi della fontana che fa lo spettacolo a ritmo di musica? sai quando sarĂ 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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