The incredible 1,094ft bridge connecting two beautiful cities forming a nation's capital

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The Liberty Bridge connects Buda and Pest across the River Danube, once both official cities (Image: Getty) Liberty Bridge in Budapest has gone by many names in its impressive and extensive history since its construction in 1896. It connects Buda and Pest across the River Danube.

Buda, the historic capital of the Kingdom of Hungary , has been the western part of the capital since 1873. Pest, on the eastern side, was once a city in its own right and is today home to Market Hall, the largest roofed market in Budapest . At both ends are two public squares, called Gellert ter and Fovam ter.

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