The Petőfi Bridge is one of Budapest's symbols and a very important part of the city's life. The crossing provides access for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, connecting the Pest and Buda sides over the Danube. The bridge offers a breathtaking view of the river and the city as well. Its night-time lighting creates a particularly spectacular and romantic atmosphere. Although traffic can be congested at times, the Petőfi Bridge is still a true Budapest experience that...
Read morePetőfi híd or Petőfi Bridge (named after Sándor Petőfi, old name is Horthy Miklós Bridge, named after governor Miklós Horthy) is a bridge in Budapest, connecting Pest and Buda across the Danube River. It is the second southernmost public bridge in Budapest.
The bridge was built between 1933–1937, according to the plans of Hubert Pál Álgyai. It is 514 m in length (along with the sections leading up) and 25.6 m in width and rebuilt after...
Read moreNothing special about this bridge, it doesn't have a fancy architecture as compared to the other bridges in Budapest. But it serves its purpose and Connects Buda with Pest. This bridge is mostly used by office workers as many offices are situated on the Buda side after crossing...
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