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Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Mapcarta, the open map.
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Old Town Bridge Tower
The Old Town Bridge Toweris located on the Staré Mesto side of the Old Town of Prague. It was built in 1370 under Emperor Charles IV and today it is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic towers in Europe. 138 steps lead up into the tower to the viewing level. There you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Vltava River and the Old Town of Prague. On the east side of the tower, the coats of arms of all the countries that belonged to the Czech Kingdom at the time of the bridge's construction,...
Lesser Town Bridge Tower
The Lesser Town Bridge Toweris the lower of the two towers, it is connected by a gate with the former Judith Tower and forms the entrance to the Charles Bridge from the Lesser Town. It was built in 1464 in the Romanesque style, its design was similar to that of the Old Town Bridge Tower. Its reconstruction in the Renaissance style took place in 1591. On its eastern side one can find reliefs in the form of arches with stylized turrets attached. The tower is 45 meters high and can also be climb...
Good Luck Statue
One of the approximately 30 statues of saints on Charles Bridge is that of St. John of Nepomuk, which was erected in 1683. According to legend, the queen's confessor incurred the wrath of King Wenceslas IV because he would not reveal what the queen had confessed to him. After an embarrassing interrogation in 1393, Wenceslas IV had him thrown into the Vltava River to cover up traces of torture. Today it is said to bring good luck to touch the relief of the saint. The dog on the left side and t...
Charles Bridge can be reached by metro line A, green line, via the Staromestská stop in the Old Town and via the Malostanská stop on the Lesser Town. In addition, streetcar lines 17 and 18 go to Charles Bridge.
Charles Bridge is the oldest preserved bridge over the Vltava River and one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe. The foundation stone was laid by Emperor Charles IV on a date calculated by astrologers as particularly auspicious, July 9, 1357. The stone bridge of Regensburg served as a model. It was completed in 1402. It is fortified on both sides...
Address: Karlův most, 110 00 Prague Public Transport: Metroline, green line A, Staromestská station in the Old Town and the Malostanská stop in the Lesser Town Opening Time: The bridge is open around the clock. For the opening hours of the Old Town Bridge Tower please click here . For those of the Lesser Town Bridge Tower please click here. For the...
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May 14, 2023 · The Charles Bridge Prague is 515 metres (1,692 feet, or 563 yards) long, and 9.5 metres wide. It has 16 arches, and each is protected by an ice guard on the southern side of the river. The Charles Bridge spans the Vltava river in Prague, which also passes through the gorgeous town of Český Krumlov, 172 km (107 miles) to the south. The river ...
May 17, 2023 · Charles Bridge, one of the most iconic landmarks in Prague and is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the city. The bridge, which spans the Vltava River, connects the Old Town with the Lesser Town and has a rich history dating back to the 14th century.
Walking Distance: 1 Mile. Time: 25 Minutes for walk ( with all sights 2+ hours) Fun Scale: 10 out of 10. Charles Bridge Tour Overview: Connecting Prague’s Old Town to the Little Quarter, the medieval Charles Bridge is one of the city’s most magical experiences.
PRAGUE MAP. Charles Bridge is in B2 (marked by a red arrow) Tourist Attractions: Click or tap a tourist attraction to read out about it. Save or Print map: To open a pdf version of this map, to save or print: Prague city map. Smaller map: For a smaller version of this map: click or tap here.
