built: 1898-1903 after the inauguration in 1903
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Built: 1898-1903
After the inauguration in 1903After the inauguration in 1903
The most beautiful chain bridge in Europe at the beginning of the The most beautiful chain bridge in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century20th century
Tram line opened in 1914Tram line opened in 1914
View from a pavilion on Gellért hill in 1937-benView from a pavilion on Gellért hill in 1937-ben
Blown up on 18th January 1945 by Blown up on 18th January 1945 by the retreating German armythe retreating German army
Siege of Budapest - at the Pest-side bridgeheadSiege of Budapest - at the Pest-side bridgehead
Floating bridge „Bözsike” built behind the blown-up Elisabeth bridgeFloating bridge „Bözsike” built behind the blown-up Elisabeth bridge
Bözsike
Removal of wrecksRemoval of wrecks
Construction of the new Elisabeth bridge, 1961 - 1964Construction of the new Elisabeth bridge, 1961 - 1964
Endurance test – October 1964
Opening of the new Elisabeth bridge 20th November 1964
Tram service ceased in 1972Tram service ceased in 1972
Hungary-Japan Jubilee Year
Elisabeth bridge Illumination Project – Testing begins, Autumn 2009
Hungary-Japan Jubilee YearInauguration 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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