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- Europe
- Hungary
- Budapest
- Chain Bridge
Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge was the first stone bridge to be built over the
Danube and is the most famous with its lion statues. Today nine
bridges span the river linking Buda to Pest, but Chain Bridge takes
pride of place as the city's symbol, a magnificent sight when
floodlit at night. It owes its construction to Count István
Széchenyi who decided to build a permanent crossing after having to
wait a week to cross the river to bury his father. The Chain Bridge
was built by William and Adam Clark, who also constructed London
Bridge. It was considered an amazing feat of engineering when it
was opened in 1849. At the foot of the bridge is Kilometre Zero,
the point in Budapest from which all distances are measured.
Information & Facts
Address
Roosevelt Square or Adam Clark Square
Language
Hungarian (Magyar) is the official language, but German
is widely spoken, especially in the areas close to the Austrian
border. English is spoken in tourist areas and most
hotels.
Money
Even though Hungary is part of the EU it does not use the Euro;
the official currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Travellers
cheques are not widely favoured. Credit cards most accepted in the
country are AMEX, Diners Club, EnRoute, Euro/Mastercard, JCB and
Visa, and these can be used to withdraw cash from banks and ATMs
and to pay bills in hotels, restaurants and most shops. Banks
usually open between 8am and 4pm on weekdays and some are open on
Saturdays. ATMs and currency exchange machines are available in
towns and cities throughout the country. It is advisable to retain
exchange receipts for proof of legal currency exchange.