Bridge of National Unity (Hungary)
The Bridge of National Unity is a pedestrian suspension bridge located in Sátoraljaújhely, in northeastern Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. Officially inaugurated on June 4, 2024, the bridge spans the Májuskút Valley and connects two hills in the Zemplén Mountains. It is noted for its record-breaking main span and symbolic national significance. In 2025, the bridge received official recognition from Guinness World Records as the world's longest span traditional pedestrian suspension bridge.
Design
The Bridge of National Unity is a cable-stayed suspension bridge measuring in length and suspended above the valley floor. It is supported by six cable ropes and has a glass-floored section at its center, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.It is shorter than the Czech Republic's Sky Bridge 721, Hungarian authorities emphasize that their bridge holds the world record for the longest span between two support pillars in a pedestrian suspension bridge.
Recognition
In January 2025, the bridge received official recognition from Guinness World Records as the world's longest span traditional pedestrian suspension bridge. The structure was recognized for its "important and special architectural solution." It surpassed the previous record by two meters.Financing
The project was completed at a cost of approximately four billion Hungarian forints, financed by Hungary's national budget. The Hungarian government stated that no European Union funds were used.Access
The bridge is a key attraction in the Zemplén region and can accommodate up to 300 visitors at a time. By the end of 2024, it had attracted more than 300,000 visitors, according to Sátoraljaújhely mayor Péter Szamosvölgyi.Visitors are charged an entrance fee of 5,000 HUF per person.