Danube River

The Stone Bridge in Regensburg over the Danube at sunset with the Regensburg Cathedral in the background.

The Chain Bridge is one of Budapest's well known landmarks. At the time of its construction, it was regarded as one of the modern world's engineering wonders. Best photos of the bridge can be taken from the buda hill, with the parliament building on the background.

'River: Danube
Completed: 1849
Trivia: According to the story, sculptor Marschalko János forgot to carve out the lions' tongues. A boy noticed this during the opening ceremony. The sculptor became so distressed that he jumped off the bridge into the Danube.'
#StunningStructures #waterlust

P.S. My take on Budapest (part 2)--
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Old Budapest is magical at twilight. This is an image of the Chain Bridge from the east bank (south of the Bridge) with Buda Castle on the hill overlooking the City in the left background. If you go to Budapest, sit on the bank of the River Danube at twilight and enjoy the view. A wonderful place for lovers! If you would like to see more of my Budapest photos, go to the link below.

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Parliament Building

This impressive building is home to the Hungarian government and is beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube.

It was founded as the Ethnographic Department of the Hungarian National Museum in 1872. Its first director was John Xantus de Vesey. It formally split from the National Museum in 1947 but moved to its building in Kossuth Square, opposite the Parliament building, only in 1973. The grand building in which the Museum of Ethnography is now housed was originally built by Alajos Hauszmann for the Ministry of Justice.

Museum of Ethnography

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Ethnography, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Budapest. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

Budapest showing a river or creek and heritage elements

Shoes on the Danube

Walk along the banks of the Danube River and see this moving memorial to the Jewish people who were murdered in this very spot during World War II.

St. Francis's Wounds Church

St. Francis's Wounds Church is just one of the places to see in Budapest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Batthyany Square

You can find out about the history of Budapest with a visit to Batthyany Square. Visit the churches and shops in this romantic area.

Church of St. Anne

Church of St. Anne is just one of the places to see in Budapest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and churches in this romantic area.

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