The Liberty Bridge is the shortest bridge in central Budapest. It was built between 1894 and 1896 and opened in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph, for whom it was initially named. The center span was destroyed by the retreating Germans during WWII, along with all the other bridges across the Danube. In 1946 it was rebuilt and named the Liberty Bridge. It was the first reconnection of Buda and Pest and carried the first tram connection between the two sides of the river.
