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

Thank you!