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Charles Bridge in Prague

 
 

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Charles Bridge in Prague

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Charles Bridge in Prague Charles Bridge In Prague Built in the 14th century, Charles Bridge was the only bridge to link the castle side of the river with that of the Old Town until the 19th century. © Julien Ferret

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It is the Czech capital's most visited attraction. 1640 ft of cobbles across the Vltava - or Moldau - on stone arches built in the mid-19th century. There were no statues until the 17th century, when the effigies of 30 saints were added. The only bridge on the Vltava for a long time (there are now 18), Charles Bridge was open to car traffic in the 1960's. It has become limited to pedestrians since then, invariably invaded by tourists in the day time. At night time, it all becomes quiet again. Make the most of it, especially when the mists of autumn or the winter snow help you to imagine the area in its original time.

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