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Charles Bridge (Stone Bridge, Prague Bridge) (the title Charles Bridge only became popular around 1870 based on an earlier suggestion of K. H. Borovský) is the oldest preserved Prague bridge. The foundation stone was laid down by Charles IV on the 9th July 1357 at 5:31 a.m., and the date and time have not been selected randomly.
Charles Bridge - Masterpiece of Medieval Architecture in Prague - Amazing Czechia. Charles Bridge (in Czech: Karlův most) is an iconic landmark in the very centre of Prague. The bridge crosses the Vltava river and connects the Old Town ( Staré Město) with the Lesser Side ( Malá Strana ).
Charles Bridge is the most stunning bridge and perhaps monument in Prague. It connects Staré Město (Old Town) with Malá Strana (Lesser Town). The bridge is 1689 ft (515 m) long and 32 ft (10 meters) wide, and used to have four lanes for horse-drawn carriages. Nowadays, it is only accessible to pedestrians .
