Charles Bridge is a 14th century stone bridge that
links the two sides of Prague. This is the most historic bridge that crosses
the Vltava River in Prague. This landmark is one of the city’s best attractions
and is the main route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town (Mala
Strana) and Prague Castle (Charles Bridge). I am most excited to go on this
bridge because I read that from the view on the bridge you get beautiful views
of the Prague skyline. I love looking at city skylines! I was just in San Francisco
and fell in love with their skyline; it really got me excited to be abroad and
see even more gorgeous views.
When you are on Charles Bridge you are in the center of the
city. During the day the bridge is full of tourists, street artists, sketchers,
and musicians. The bridge seems to be less busy during early morning or late
evening (Charles Bridge).
More about the history of Charles Bridge is that King Charles
IV appointed the bridge. King Charles favorite architect, Peter Parler, oversaw
the majority of the work. The entrance to Charles Bridge is marked at both ends
by towers; the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Mala Strana Bridge Tower (Charles
Bridge).
Today, the Charles Bridge is famous mostly for the series of
Baroque statues (View on Cities). Many of the original statues have been
replaced by copies since most of them were sandstone sculptures and were badly
affected by the elements or were damaged during the frequent floods. The
originals are now displayed in a museum (View on the Cities). I think it would
be so cool to walk down this bridge and look at the many famous statues!
References:
View on Cities. "Charles Bridge." , Prague. N.p., n.d. Web. 09
May 2013.
"Charles Bridge." In
Prague. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.
Photo References:
http://picturesfromprague.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/prague-castle-and-charles-bridge.jpg
http://www.pragueexperience.com/images/photos/large/charles_bridge.jpg
I am obsessed with this photo!
I am so excited to walk across this bridge!
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