Charles Bridge
bridge · Prague · Czechia
- Address
- Karlův most, 110 00 Prague
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public bridge.
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About
The 14th-century stone bridge over the Vltava, lined with Baroque statues and the city's most photographed viewpoint.
History
Charles IV laid the foundation stone in 1357.
Good to know
- Cross it at sunrise or late at night for fewer people.
- Watch for pickpockets in the crowds.
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Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
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Astronomical Clock (Orloj)
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A medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall, with a procession of apostle figures on the hour.
Old Town Square
square · 720 m
The historic heart of the city, with the twin-towered Týn Church, the Old Town Hall and the Astronomical Clock.
St. Vitus Cathedral
religious_site · 910 m
The Gothic cathedral inside the castle, with stained glass by Alfons Mucha and the tombs of Bohemian kings.