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KARLUV MOST

Karlův Most
Description
OwnerČR
KindNational cultural monument, UNESCO
Style Gothic
Description (in short)

The Charles Bridge is the oldest, preserved bridge in Prague. It was established by Casear Charles IV. In 1357 on the place of Romanic Judith Bridge from the 12th century, which collapsed during a flood. Constructors Petr Parléř and Master Jan Ottl built this bridge in the Supreme-Gothic style. The bridge, finished in 1402, is 520 metres long and 10 metres wide. It was decorated with 30 sculptures of Saints in 1683-1928, with the participation of the main sculptures of the Prague Baroque: Jan and Ferdinand Max Brokoff, Matyáš Braun, Matěj Václav Jäckl and others.

ExpositionsSculpture decor.
StatePreserved
AccessibilityFree access
Location
GPS coordinatesN: 50.0865680555556 (50°5'11.645")
E: 14.4101847222222 (14°24'36.665")
StreetKarlův Most
LocationsThe bridge is located right in the Prague centre over Vltava river and connects the Old Town with Malá Strana (The Lesser Side).
Arrival and localities
Parking distance1 km
Bus stop distance0.5 km
Services
Services
  • souvenires shop
Other servicesStreet artists' performances.
Barrierless accessYes

Last database update: 24. 5. 2011 To the top  Sitemap