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Did you know Budapest’s Chain Bridge has a twin in England?
Most Hungarians proudly know every curve and lion of the iconic Széchenyi Chain Bridge — but far fewer realise that there is a Chain Bridge in England that looks almost exactly like its Budapest sibling. Although it lacks the famous stone lions, its elegant structure is unmistakably familiar.
A Twin Born Earlier: The Chain Bridge in Marlow, England
The Chain Bridge in England stands in the picturesque town of Marlow and is, in fact, the older sibling. Designed by the same engineer, William Tierney Clark, the Marlow Suspension Bridge was inaugurated in 1832, seventeen years before Budapest unveiled its own Chain Bridge in November 1849.
Despite its smaller scale — just 72 meters long compared to Budapest’s 375 meters — the resemblance is impossible to miss.
Two Bridges, One Vision: Design Similarities and Differences
Both bridges share the same elegant suspension-bridge principles and architectural harmony. One spans the River Thames, the other the Danube — yet their silhouettes are almost mirror images.
However, each has its own story:
Marlow Suspension Bridge
- Built to replace an older wooden bridge that collapsed.
- Features white chains and simple suspension cables.
- More minimalist and clean in design.
