Charles Bridge
Commissioned in 1357 by King Charles IV to replace an older structure washed away by floods, the Charles Bridge is a stunning Gothic masterpiece built from Bohemian sandstone. Lined with an open-air gallery of thirty magnificent, towering statues of saints.
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Malá Strana Bridge Tower
Guarding the western entrance to the Charles Bridge, the Malá Strana Bridge Towers are actually two distinct structures built centuries apart: a smaller Romanesque tower from the 12th century and a taller, striking Gothic tower added in the 15th century.
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Old Town Bridge Tower
The Old Town Bridge Tower, standing proudly at the eastern end of the Charles Bridge, is considered one of the most stunning Gothic gateways in Europe and was designed by the brilliant architect Peter Parler in 1380.
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St. John of Nepomuk
The statue of St. John of Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge is standing near the spot where the saint was martyred.
Photo by Tomas Tuma