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The Mária Valéria Bridge in Štúrovo is a graceful steel‑truss gateway spanning the Danube and linking Slovakia to Hungary. Opened in 1895 and rebuilt after wartime destructions in 1926 and again in 2001, it measures roughly 500 m in length and 12 m across, with five uneven spans born of riverbed constraints . Today, it offers a seamless pedestrian crossing with no border checks, since both countries joined Schengen in 2007 . Walking across provides panoramic views of Esztergom’s hilltop cathedral and castle, making it a photogenic and symbolic connector of cultures . A short, scenic stroll that impresses with its history and vistas—a must‑visit when in Štúrovo.