19 th Century: Time of the Hungarian reform era, a period of economic boom. The first permanent bridge, connecting the separate towns, the Chain Bridge as well as the Tunnel were built at that time. 1838 : The Great Flood. The Danube's water level is some quarters was as high as 2.6 metres 1848 - 1867: March 15, 1848 is one of the most important dates in Habsburgs was launched in Pest on this day. After the Austrian- Hungarian compromise, a metropolis started to be built. 1873 : The two towns, Buda and Pest were merged into Budapest. Several emblemantio constructions, such as the Fishermen's Bastion, Liberty and Elisabeth Bridge. Andrassy Avenue and the highly popular shopping street, Vaci Street were built at that time . Venus for entertainment and social life suc