Built:
After the inauguration in 1903
The most beautiful chain bridge in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century
Tram line opened in 1914
View from a pavilion on Gellért hill in 1937-ben
Blown up on 18th January 1945 by the retreating German army
Siege of Budapest - at the Pest-side bridgehead
Floating bridge „Bözsike” built behind the blown-up Elisabeth bridge
Bözsike
Removal of wrecks
Construction of the new Elisabeth bridge,
Endurance test – October 1964
Opening of the new Elisabeth bridge 20th November 1964
Tram service ceased in 1972
Hungary-Japan Jubilee Year Elisabeth bridge Illumination Project – Testing begins, Autumn 2009
Hungary-Japan Jubilee Year Inauguration of the Elisabeth Bridge Lighting Project 17th November 2009 Hungary-Japan Jubilee Year Inauguration of the Elisabeth Bridge Lighting Project, 17th November 2009
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