The Chain Bridge was the first bridge to span the Danube and link Buda and Pest. The chain bridge is easily the most well-known landmark in Budapest today.
The chain bridge began construction in 1842, however construction was halted during a major revolt by the Hungarians against the Habsburg rulers. The bridge's creator, Adam Clark, managed to flood the anchorage chambers and prevented the Austrians from destroying the bridge. The chain bridge survived, and in 1849 construction was finished.
In 1944 the Germans blew up the chain bridge along with every other bridge in Budapest as they retreated, and hoped to halt the Soviet advance. The bridge was faithfully re-constructed and stands much as it was 150 years ago.