Old Town Bridge Tower

Before entering the bridge, stop on the tower’s eastern, Old Town side and look above the arch.

Getting there

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Retrace Celetná to Old Town Square, then follow Karlova to Křižovnické náměstí. Before entering the bridge, stop on the tower’s eastern, Old Town side and look above the arch.

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History

The tower marks the Old Town entrance to Charles Bridge. Its sculpture connects the bridge with Charles IV and his successor. It combines defence with a stone statement of legitimate rule, turning everyone passing beneath it into the message’s audience.

Sources

• History and architecture

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