Charles Bridge Prague
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Charles Bridge Prague
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, the Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This is a night time view in summer.
The bridge is 621 m long and nearly 10 m wide, resting on 16 arches. Protected by three towers, the bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas.
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March 31st, 2015
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