When creating the Budapest Collection, the choice of the central design figure was evident. For centuries, the lion has been an inseparable part of the Hungarian capital's identity, holding a dual historical significance. On the one hand, as the supporter of Budapest's official coat of arms, it symbolizes the city's autonomy, strength, and dignity. On the other hand, as the legendary stone guardian of the Chain Bridge spanning the Danube, it embodies steadfast resilience. Just as the massive walls of the Citadella watch over the city from above, these statues guard it from the river.
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