The Chain bridge, Budapest
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The Chainbridge, Budapest
Waymark Code: WMD86K
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Date Posted: 12/04/2011
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The Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge between Buda and Pest. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849.
The bridge has the name of István Széchenyi, a major supporter of its construction, attached to it, but is most commonly known as the Chain Bridge. At the time of its construction, it was regarded as one of the modern world's engineering wonders. It has asserted an enormous significance in the country's economic, social and cultural life, much as the Brooklyn Bridge has in New York and America. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, have elevated the Chain Bridge to a high stature in Europe.
The bridge was designed by the English engineer William Tierney Clark in 1839, after Count István Széchenyi's initiative in the same year, with construction supervised locally by Scottish engineer Adam Clark.
The bridge's cast iron structure was updated and strengthened in 1914. In World War II, the bridge was severely damaged during Siege of Budapest, and was rebuilt and reopened 1949.
Money Issuing Country: Hungary
Currency: Forint
Denomination: 200
Date of Issue: 01/01/2009
Type of Money: Coin
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