Walking through Budapest, it is impossible to ignore the stunning bridges. One in particular garners the attention of tourists, the Szabadság híd , or Liberty Bridge. It is ornate, green, and connects two very important parts of the city — Gellert Hill and the Central Market. It is also the only central bridge with old-timey trams regularly running across it, making it an iconic photo spot. But if you are lucky enough to find the Danube River level low enough, you can peer over the edge and see the ruins of its former self beneath the river.

The Ferenc József Bridge was destroyed during the bombings of the Battle of Budapest in January 1945. On most days, that is a history that is easily forgotten by pedestrians crossing the bridge and enamoured with the fantastic views of the city that it offers.…