![]() ![]() On the Lesser Quarter side, the bridge is guarded by two smaller towers. Led to the creation of some elements of the bridge and its towers. Presentation that can be experienced on the first floor of the towerĭepicting the influences of astronomical and astrological relations that Visitors of this tower can experience tourist guides and the short film Tower is decorated not only with signature design elements of GothicĪrchitecture, but also with three sculptures – King Charles of Bohemia and The Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (who commissioned the building of the bridge), St Vitus (the protector saint of the Charles Bridge) and Wenceslas IV (predecessor of the King Charles). It’s majestic look, and strongĭefenses have defined the area around the Charles Bridge. ![]() The Old Town Tower has been considered to be one of the most impressive Parler (who also finished the construction of the Charles Bridge itself), Since it was created at the end of the 14th century by the architect Peter On important trade routes, in big cities or near castles.Ĭharles Bridge is surrounded by three towers, one of the Old Town side ( Staromestska mostecka vez) and two on the Lesser Quarter ( Malá Strana) side. Was a very common occurrence for many other large bridges that were built Prague invested considerable resources in fortifying the long Charles Bridge. This statue is used to this day to gauge the water levels of Vltava.Īs the only wide and strong crossing point of the Vltava, kings of old It is said that sculpture of a bearded man at the side of theīridge represents an architect and a builder who created Judith Bridge. ![]() The finished Charles Bridge also carries a commemoration to the old Judithīridge. River, and one of its small defensive towers on the Malá Strana side ofĬharles Bridge has managed to survive also. Pieces of the originalĬonstruction and destroyed arches are still on the bottom of the Vltava The remains of the Judith Bridge remain to this day. Two-thirds of it were destroyed in the large flooding of Judith Bridge and the surrounding defensive towers continued to be in useįor two centuries, with its administration eventually falling into the The finished bridge was named by the wife of King Vladislav II, Judith. Long, seven meters wide, and with 27 low but sturdy arches. Built between 11, this new bridge managed toĮffortlessly span the Vltava River using a structure that was 514 meters Passage, King Vladislav II ordered the creation of the first stone bridgeĪcross the Vltava. Served the residents of old Prague until it was destroyed in the flood of 1157. It was so narrow that carts were unable to fit on it. ![]() Very simple, small, and was essentially used only for foot traffic and very light transport of goods with horses. This wooden bridge was described in history as a Simple wooden structure to span the length of the wide river. Much before its time, old Prague Town used a The celebrated Charles Bridge was not the first bridge that stood at this Judith Bridge – Predecessor of Charles Bridge Various pieces of media, including popular Hollywood films. Visited by millions of tourists every year, and it is regularly promoted in Today, Charles Bride is pedestrianized and protected as one of the mostĬoveted historical and cultural icons of the modern Czech Republic. With the span of over 500 meters and 16 long arches, this bridge is described by many as the most beautiful bridge in the world Even though it was designed intentionally to look very simple from both afarĪnd to walk on it (with very simple decking and side guardrails), theīridge received international fame for its inclusion of 30 statues of baroque-style that were added around 1700, but are now almost all replaced with replicas. Over the centuries, this bridge received praises for its strength and durability, but one of its definingĬharacteristics was its undeniable beauty. To be one of the most beautiful Gothic-style buildings in the entire world. One of them, the Old Town Bridge Tower is today considered Similarly, like many other medieval bridges that were used as a part of city defense, Charles Bridge was protected by three towers that still stand to this day. However, they differ in size between being 16.6Īnd 23 meters long, with nicely tapered piers that add to the look of theīridge. Of the bridge out of the strong Bohemian sandstone lasted 45 long years, during which this 515-meter-long and nearlyġ0-meter-wide bridge was slowly constructed using 16 arches that lookĪlmost identical in size. ![]()
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