Many legends are associated with this bridge, one of which relates that the famous Hungarian bandit, Sándor Rózsa, was almost arrested whilst drinking in a nearby tavern. His nine lovers formed a bridge across the river to enable his escape, hence the bridge’s nine-arch design.
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Title: The Nine Arch Bridge
Creator: Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta
Date Created: 1999
Rights: Hungarian Tourism Agency
Location: Hungary
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iv)(v)
Date of Inscription: 1999
Category of Site: Cultural site
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