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Charles Bridge
The 14th-century stone bridge over the Vltava, lined with 30 baroque statues of saints, with views up to the castle.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free; paid for the towers
- Time Needed
- 30 minutes
- Address
- Karlův most, 110 00 Prague 1Directions
- Getting There
- A short walk from the Old Town Square, or Malostranská station on the castle side.
Why Go
Begun under Charles IV in 1357, the bridge was the only crossing of the river for centuries. Its statues, now mostly copies, were added from the late 17th century; touching the plaque of St. John of Nepomuk is said to bring you back to Prague.
Its Gothic towers can be climbed at both ends.
Tips
- Come at sunrise, when it's almost empty.
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