Prague, Czech Republic45 minutesGün doğumu
Charles Bridge
1357 stone bridge with baroque statues and Vltava views.
Ideal: Ideal for photography, romantic walks, city views, and classic Prague atmosphere.
Its foundation was laid on the date Charles IV's astrologers chose: 9 July 1357 at 5:31 — digits that read the same forwards and backwards. It is 516 metres long with 16 arches; a centuries-old tale says egg yolk was mixed into the mortar for strength. Most of the 30 baroque statues were added between 1683 and 1714, but what you see today are copies; the originals are in a museum. Saint John of Nepomuk was thrown into the river from here in 1393; the plaque beneath his statue is polished bright from touch.
Why go?
- To walk across Prague's most iconic bridge
- To see the Vltava, Prague Castle, and Old Town together
- To feel the historic atmosphere of statues and Gothic bridge towers
Travel tip
It gets very crowded during the day; early morning or an evening walk is much more enjoyable.
