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Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most [ˈkarluːf ˈmost] ⓘ) is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century.
- Malá Strana Bridge Tower
The Malá Strana Bridge Tower (Czech: Malostranská mostecká...
- List of statues on Charles Bridge
List of statues on Charles Bridge. Charles Bridge, 2006....
- Calvary, Charles Bridge
Coordinates: 50.0864°N 14.4124°E. Calvary ( Czech: Sousoší...
- Malá Strana Bridge Tower
It is built of sandstone blocks, flanked at each end by fortified towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928, 30 statues of saints were carved to decorate the bridge, the most famous of which is the statue of St John of Nepomuk. Show on map. 3D virtual tour.
Aug 19, 2023 · Charles Bridge is a 515 meters-long and 9,5 meters-wide sandstone bridge connecting the Lesser Town ( Malá Strana) and Olt Town ( Staré Město) of Prague. It consists of 16 arches and is adorned with 30 statues and sculptural groups. At the side of the Lesser Town there are two towers – the smaller Lesser Town Tower and the larger Lesser Town Tower.
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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 ).
A story about the history and architecture of Prague's famous icon, the Charles Bridge. It was key to the city's importance as a trading hub and greatly influenced the architecture of its Old Town... For centuries, Charles Bridge was the only crossing over the Vltava. This landmark is key to understanding the history of Prague’s Old Town.
