Charles Bridge

Publish Time:2016-04-11 11:52:55Source:Internet

【Introduction】:The Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most) is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague

Charles Bridge

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Charles Bridge is the oldest stone bridge in Europe. It had been constructed from 1357 to 1400. Until 1841, this was the only bridge to connect old street of Prague. It also played an very important role as the trade route between East and West zone of Prague. At first, it was called just "Stone Bridge" or "Praha Bridge." But it had the name of "Charles Bridge" since 1870.

Address: Karlův most, Praha 1 - StaréMěsto / MaláStrana