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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.
- Stone
- 515.8 metres (1,692 ft)
- 13.4 metres (44 ft)
- Vltava River
Dec 18, 2023 · Until 1841, Charles Bridge was the only communication link across the Vltava River in Prague. In 1870, the bridge was officially named “Charles Bridge” (on the initiative of K. H. Borovský). Until then, the bridge was called Prague Bridge or Stone Bridge.
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Built over the Vltava river in Prague in 1402 under the commission of the Charles IV (1316-1378), King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, this bridge completely replaced the old wooden Judith Bridge that served the citizen of Prague between 1172 and 1342, after which it was destroyed in flood.
Prague’s oldest bridge was built to replace the Judith Bridge that had been badly damaged by floods in 1342. Construction of the new bridge, originally called Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge, began in 1357 under the auspices of Charles IV and was finished in 1402. Since 1870 the bridge has been called Charles Bridge.
May 14, 2023 · Charles Bridge Prague and the Castle. The statue of St John Nepomuk and St Vitus Cathedral. The Charles Bridge is the oldest existing bridge in Prague. It was built on the orders of Holy Roman Emperor King Charles IV – begun in 1357 and completed in 1402, 24 years after his death.
It was the first bridge in Prague that allowed crossing the river from one side to the other and brought the small settlements on both sides closer together. At that time Prague was far from being the great capital it would become centuries later. The wooden bridge was finally destroyed in 1157 by a heavy flood. Judith Bridge, the first stone ...
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.
