Budapest later, with the help of the Russian Empire. 1867 was the year of Reconciliation that brought about the birth of Austria-Hungary. This made Budapest the twin capital of a dual monarchy. It was this compromise which opened the second great phase of development in the history of Budapest, lasting until World War I. In 1849 the Chain Bridge linking Buda with Pest was opened as the first permanent bridge across the Danube and in 1873 Buda and Pest were officially merged with the third part, Óbuda (Old Buda), thus creating the new metropolis of Budapest. The dynamic Pest grew into
MAC Budapest games to one by the defending champions DVTK Jegesmedvék to once again finish in second place overall. In 2018 team began new era with joining slovak Tipsport liga. MAC Budapest plays out of the newly renovated Tüskecsarnok on the 'Buda' side of Budapest. It is the home of the Hungarian national team as well as KMH Budapest playing in the Slovak 2. Liga. Current roster (as of November 12, 2018): MAC Budapest MAC Budapest is a Hungarian ice hockey team that currently plays in the Tipsport liga. They play their home games at Tüskecsarnok, located in Budapest. In their first