Showing the way one of the statues on Karlův most (Charles Bridge) Prague
Full of stories, tales and legends, the Charles Bridge is one of the most emblematic places of the city of Prague; visited by many tourists who travel daily along its 516 meters long and with a width of 8.4 meters. Its design was thought so that four carriages could pass in parallel.
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Photos of Charles Bridge South Side Statues
Charles Bridge, one of the most iconic landmarks in Prague and is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the city. The bridge, which spans the Vltava River, connects the Old Town with the Lesser Town and has a rich history dating back to the 14th century.
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Updated on 06/06/19. TripSavvy / Dorian Lee. This photo gallery of images of the statues on Prague's Charles Bridge begins with the statues closest to Mala Strana and continues with all of the statues that appear on the south side of the bridge. If you begin your tour of the Charles Bridge statues starting at the Mala Strana side of Charles.
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St. Francis Xavier statue from 1711 made by F. M. Brokoff is situated on the left side, if you look at the bridge from the Old Town Bridge Tower. It is the most valuable statue of this sculptor on the Charles Bridge. St. Francis was a missionary in exotic countries and the statue depicts him with the pagans.
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Built over the Vltava river in Prague in 1402 under the commission of the Charles IV (1316-1378), King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, this bridge completely replaced the old wooden Judith Bridge that served the citizen of Prague between 1172 and 1342, after which it was destroyed in flood.
One of the great statues on the Charles Bridge. r/Prague
The alley of 30 Baroque statues (most of them) and statuaries situated on the balustrade forms a unique connection of artistic harmony with the underlying Gothic bridge. Most sculptures were erected between 1683 and 1714. They represent various saints and patron saints worshipped at that time.
One of the statues alongside the Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic. By Luis
Karlův Most See all related content → Charles Bridge Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. Charles Bridge, stone arch bridge built between 1357 and 1402 over the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic.
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There are 30 statues mounted to the balustrade of Charles Bridge in Prague. They form two rows, one on each side.
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30 000 - 35 000 people walk through this stunning open air sculpture gallery every day. Yes, Charles Bridge truly is one big gallery open 24/7. For free. In order to save and protect the rare sculptures against vandals, drunk tourists and elements, we continually replace them with 1:1 replicas. But don´t be said. You can still see the originals.
Statues on Charles Bridge David Beifeld Photography
OK In this travel guide, we've put together all the things you should know before visiting Charles Bridge, Prague's top attraction for the first time. Read what to expect, history of the bridge, useful information on entrance fee, Old Town Bridge Tower, artists, statues, crowds, safety advice, and tips on how to get there.
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The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . List of statues on Charles Bridge C Calvary, Charles Bridge S Statue of Adalbert of Prague, Charles Bridge Statue of Anthony of Padua, Charles Bridge Statue of Augustine of Hippo, Charles Bridge Statue of Bruncvík, Charles Bridge
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The Charles Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe and the world. It's the oldest bridge in Prague, mostly dating from the 14 th century, and is lined with a magnificent series of statues from the late 17 th and early 18 th centuries.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Charles Bridge ( Czech: Karlův most [ˈkarluːf ˈmost] ⓘ) is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. [2]
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The statue of John of Nepomuk (Czech: Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého) is an outdoor sculpture, installed in 1683 on the north side of the Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. It was the first of the many Baroque images of saints to be installed on the bridge.
Charles Bridge Statues II Photograph by Hannah Rose
Charles Bridge is built of sandstone blocks and it's construction is surrounded by many interesting legends. According to one of those, the builders decided to strengthen the bridge by adding raw eggs into a mortar. Historians still has not come to any conclusive agreement whether it is true or not.
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Not many people know it, but the name Charles Bridge is relatively recent. Until 1870, it was called "Stone Bridge", just like the aforementioned bridge in Písek, or simply "Prague Bridge". The bridge is 515.76 m (ca. 1692 ft) long and its width is between 9.40 m (30' 10'') and 9.50 m (31' 2''). The bridge has 16 arches.
