Charles Bridge

Choose a clear place by the parapet to observe; keep the through-route open and do not climb statue bases.

Getting there

From Old Town Bridge Tower › Old Town Bridge Tower › Charles Bridge

Walk under the Old Town tower towards Malá Strana. Choose a clear place by the parapet to observe; keep the through-route open and do not climb statue bases.

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History

Construction began in 1357 under Charles IV. Most of the famous Baroque statues arrived much later. The bridge joins centuries as well as riverbanks: a medieval structure carries a later artistic layer, and some originals are now represented by copies.

Sources

• History and architecture

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