The Bridge of the budapest
Jan 24, 2015 à 12:14 PM
The Buda Castle is visible in the background and also the view of the bridge of Budapest, Hungary’s first bridge. It is now a monument. It has mesmerizing scene that has fascinated many tourists to Budapest. While taking a walk on the bridge of Budapest, it leads to the Buda castle. Castle is located on Adam Clark square. From there the funicular takes up to the castle. Generally, there’s no commercial traffic on the Duna. Many cruise ships can be seen over there. There are even the huge cruises which are anchored at the Belgrad rakpart. But there are no cargo barges visible in bulk as on other European rivers. István Széchenyi, the social and political reformer saw the upgrading of communications in 1834. Foremost, Hungary’s economic development was a necessary condition. Then he engaged Clark to direct the mechanism of equipment bought for the Danube regulation works. The construction of the bridge was administrated by Scottish engineer Adam Clark. The place at the Buda end of the bridge known as Adam Clark Square has been named after him. The inauguration of the Chain Bridge took place on 20th November 1849.
The Length of the Bridge
Jan 10, 2015 à 05:59 AM
The international design contest for its building was launched in 1894. It was clubbed with the Liberty Bridge. The original name of the bridge is Franz Joseph Bridge. 74 design ideas came up for the construction of the two bridges. In the beginning, there was no public tramway line which crossed the bridge. Even though, its extent would have facilitated it. The first tram emerged on the bridge only on 14th August 1914. The abutments were dropped by 17 meter tall socle-like stone buildings at both ends to avoid the trips again. More support was granted by the mounted cast iron weights. Gullet tooth-like basements were facilitated for the buildings. The suspension bridge was decorated with Art Nouveau elements. In the starting, a wood brick road connected Pest. Pest was rapidly developing. It connected to the romantic Buda. The old and the newly built Elizabeth bridge are different from each other. In the new bridge, both roadways were added to the boundaries so that it is to some extent wider than the old one. The length of the bridge is 290 meters. The length of the bridge is same as that of the old Elizabeth Bridge. ...
The Chains of the bridge
Jan 16, 2015 à 02:04 PM
The chains of the bridge have been made of iron plates. They are in a length of several meters. The bridge’s construction got completed in 1849. It is 375 meters long and 16 m wide. During that time it was the longest in Europe. There are two towers adorned with the stone lions. They guard the bridge on both the sides. The huge iron chains on the bridge were the reason that the bridge was given the name to the bridge, and it became one of the favorite bridges on river Danube. The iron chains are held by two 48-meter River tie-up in traditional style on which the road-bed hangs. From these iron chains it was named as "Chain Bridge". Chain’s parts are connected by large bolt. It allows the chain to be a real chain. And hence the chains of the bridge makes small movements. The two stone lion statues safeguard both bridge heads. To take pleasure in the marvelous view over the city walk down the spectacular bridge. With its extent of 202 meters it is exactly as long as the tunnel. The bridge was constructed by a Scotsman named Adam Clark. ...
Destroying of the Bridge
Jan 31, 2015 à 02:39 AM
William Clark the English engineer who designed the Chain Bridge could spend only a few weeks a year in Pest, in 1839 he commissioned Adam Clark to direct the construction. Széchenyi appointed Adam Clark as technical adviser to the National Transport Commission in 1847. Also Széchenyi made him technical adviser in the minister of public works, to the ministry. The Austrian general during the revolution of 1849, wanted to destroy the bridge. But Adam Clark saved the bridge from them. He saved the bridge second time as well from the commander of the Hungarian army. Commander gave the orders for destroying of the bridge, as because his group ran away. The Buda Tunnel was completed in 1857. Adam Clark work on several smaller commissions. Many tales has been narrated for the bridge. And among them the most popular one is about the sculptor who created the lions without tongues. It is said that he was tortured so much that he jumped into the Danube in shame. There are no facts to prove whether this story is true or not in reality. ...
Chains of the bridge
Jan 01, 2015 à 05:51 PM
The iron chains are held by two 48-meter River tie-up in traditional style on which the road-bed hangs. From these iron chains it was named as "Chain Bridge". The in the chain have been made of iron plates. They are in a length of several meters. Chain’s parts are connected by large bolt. It allows the chain to be a real chain. And hence it makes small movements. The chains show the way through the top part of the pillars. Chains of the bridge there rest on large iron saddles. The chains are hanging low between the two pillars and outside the pillars. They go in front to the riverbanks. Their they go underground with minor breakage. Going in deep underground these chain-chambers are found in which the sliding chain-ends are attached by huge iron blocks. Chains of the bridge then bend over to the walls of the chambers. Before the Chain Bridge connected Buda and Pest, one had to wait for days to cross. And that was only possible by taking ferry. When the Chain Bridge was getting constructed it was the second-largest length in the world. ...
Rebuilding of the Bridge
Jan 12, 2015 à 12:27 AM
The Chain Bridge at its Pest end has Gresham Palace. It is also an example of the Art in Hungary. Now days, it is a branch of Four Seasons Hotels. All the bridges of Budapest were carried away by the German troops at the end of World War II. It also included the Chain Bridge on 18th January 1945. The bridge was smashed completely. The pillars were the only part of the bridge which remained intact. Rebuilding of the bridge’s decision was made in the spring of 1947. The work for the construction was started. It included pillar portals which were being extended. It had custom-houses pulled down, abutments broadened, a pedestrian subway established at the Buda end. The tram subway was also completed on the Pest side of the Chain Bridge. Rebuilding of the bridge was completed and residents of Budapest were able to access the most famous buildings of the city on 20th November 1949. It happened exactly after the hundred years of its original opening ceremony. It is the first permanent bridge which connects Buda and Pest, permanently. ...
Budapest Bridge
Jan 14, 2015 à 05:19 PM
Here in this image you can see one of the Budapest bridges, Hungary. The Budapest is famous for its lovely and amazing bridges. You will find many amazing Budapest Bridges during your trip with your loved ones. The famous Chain Bridge was the first lasting stone-scaffold connecting Pest and Buda, and just the second perpetual intersection in general length of the stream Danube. It is one of the typical structures of Budapest bridges, the most generally known extension of the Hungarian capital. Its development was proposed by Count Istvan Szechenyi, one of the main figures in the eighteenth century Hungary. Its official name is Szechenyi Chain Bridge. Works were begun in 1839 to the arrangements of English specialist William Tierney Clark with the money related backing of Baron Gyorgy Sina, a Viennese agent. The development was managed by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, who later on went ahead to wed a Hungarian young lady and settled down in Hungary. The spot at the Buda end of the scaffold has been named after him. The initiation of the Chain Bridge occurred on 20 November 1849. The entire length of the extension adds up to 380 meters; it is 14.8 meters in width. It contains two movement paths, being just 6.45 meters wide each, and asphalts at the two edges, strolling on which you can appreciate a sublime perspective of the Parliament on the Pests. Although the city's roots date to Roman times and significantly prior, modern Budapest is basically an outgrowth of the nineteenth-century domain of Austria-Hungary, when Hungary was three times bigger than the present nation. Hungary's decrease in size after World War I didn't keep Budapest from getting to be, after Berlin, the second biggest city in focal Europe. One out of five Hungarians now lives in the capital, which, as the seat of government and the focal point of Hungarian transport and industry, rules all parts of national life. A huge number of workers meet on Budapest day by day, more than a large portion of the country's college understudies go to class in the city, and about a large portion of the nation's salary from remote tourism is earned there. ...
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest
Dec 04, 2014 à 05:55 PM
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge over the River Danube is delightful both at day and night. You can walk across very safely. Traffic will also not interrupt. It is amazing at night to view from window. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest of Hungary is widely famous for the historical purpose as well as for lights on the bridge. It was known as after one of the main followers and organizers of its edifice. Chain Bridge was the first long-lasting bridge in the middle of Buda and Pest. It was also the first bridge over the river Danube. The Széchenyi Bridge went on to become a representation of freedom to the Hungarian people. People once gathered there in 1989 to express for freedom and independence. It is absolutely an outstanding vision of the panorama of Budapest with the Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest. The symbol of Budapest has been reproduced on many memento and postcards. It was opened in 1849. The Adam Clark Square is after the name of Adam Clark which is at the Buda end of the bridge. The center of the Adam Clark Square is ornamented with radiant flowers in the season of spring till autumn. ...
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest
Jan 11, 2015 à 12:58 PM
Budapest’s one of the most well known landmark is the Chain Bridge. The flamboyant suspension bridge was built in the 19th century. It was built so it should go over the Danube River and connect the cities of Buda and Pest. The bridge is known as Széchenyi Lánchíd in Hungary. One can reach the hills of Buda, with their pleasant wooded paths easily from the town. An old cog railway, bus, or a chairlift are the means of transport available. It also takes sightseers to the top of János Hill. Janos Hill’s is at 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. Since 1968 the national economic reforms has been introduced. They have created a private sector in vending and in service industries. Tourist industry is becoming important each and every day; both the public and the private sectors have been benefited from it. At night, The Chain Bridge and the Parliament’s glittering illumination mixes with other lights of the city and reflects spectacularly on the dark surface of the river Danube. It was one of the longest bridges in Europe. It was opened in 1849. ...
The Bridge & The Surroundings
Dec 13, 2014 à 09:14 PM
The bridge can be pushed into the tunnel when it rains to prevent it from getting wet, according to a popular tale narrated by local people. A suspension bridge was built keeping in mind the width of the River Danube. Two arched stone pillars hold the strong iron structure. It weights nearly 5,200 tons. The bridge is 375 metres long and 16 metres wide. The span between the pillars measures 202 metres. Attractions are thriving in the immediate district of the Széchenyi Bridge, such as: - Castle Bazaar & Royal Gardens. The north of Adam Clark Square area includes a series of arcades, gardens, stairs and statues. It was built in the second part of the 19th century. This is according to the designs of Miklós Ybl architect. As observed it was neglected in the past decades. But due to being the renowned place significant renovation took place. And the original beauty is being depicted in the same way now. The series of buildings, gardens, an underground event centre, cafes and restaurants some of them are in Castle Bazaar which were completely finished by August 2014. ...
The Building of the Modern Elizabeth Bridge
Jan 04, 2015 à 11:01 AM
The Elizabeth Bridge was carried away by the diminishing German Army in 1945. At that time, it was the only bridge in Budapest which was beyond than repair. The building of the modern Elizabeth Bridge started in 1960. And it was completed in 1964. The pool Rác and Rudas are also established in the northern side of the Gellért Hill region. At the particular position, the new cable bridge was also built up. Pál Sávory supervised the architect of the bridge. It is now standing on the old pillars. But the width of the bridge has increased. The lately constructed pedestrian series falls exterior the suspension cables. As the mechanical traffic in Budapest increased, a wider twin carriageway has been built. In between them the tram tracks run. Tram traffic on the bridge had come to an end in 1972. Now there are three car lanes which hold the traffic in between Ferencie Ktere in Pest and Gellért Rakpart in Buda. The building of the modern Elizabeth Bridge was built in 1960. It replaced a stunning iron bridge. The bridge was smashed during the Second World War. ...
The Suspension Bridge
Jan 07, 2015 à 02:57 AM
The Austrians tried to destroy The Széchenyi Lánchíd Bridge in 1848, during the War of Independence. The bridge was blown up by the Germans in an attempt to halt the progress of the Red Army, near the end of World War II. The bridge was one of the first structures to be rebuilt after the war, and it was reopened in 1949. The current bridge is an exact copy of the original. The Széchenyi Lánchíd Bridge was registered in the name of István Széchenyi, who proposed the construction, one of Hungary’s leading figure in 18th century. The Lánchíd Bridge is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest. The bridge is 375 meter (1230ft) long and 16 meter wide. The suspension bridge was the longest in Europe, at that time. It also included the wonder of engineering with just two towers supporting the spans with giant iron chains. The chains on The Széchenyi Lánchíd (Chain) Bridge was the reason which gave the bridge its name, The Lánchid (in Hungarian) Bridge. During the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence, the final phase of construction took place. ...
