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Pražský hrad - Praha (Czech Republic) by Meteorry

Pražský hrad 16/02/2025 10h25
The Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) as seen from the Karlův most (Charles Bridge) on this beautiful Sunday morning with temperatures below zero.

Pražský hrad
Pražský hrad, Prague Castle, is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. As such, the term "Prague Castle" or simply the "Castle" or "the Hrad" are often used as metonymy for the president and his staff and advisors. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 square metres at about 570 metres in length and an average of about 130 metres wide. The castle is among the most visited tourist attractions in Prague, attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually.

The history of the castle began in 870 when its first walled building, the Church of the Virgin Mary, was built. The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded under the reign of Vratislaus I, Duke of Bohemia and his son Wenceslaus I in the first half of the 10th century.

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Karlův most - Praha (Czech Republic) by Meteorry

Karlův most 16/02/2025 10h20
Karlův most, or in English the Charles Bridge. Many tourists were already up and walking as well. Including many asians. When we walked here, the age of the bridge was 668 years. Without doubt the most iconic place in Prague.

Karlův most
Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most) is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been severely damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most), but has been referred to as "Charles Bridge" since 1870.

As the only means of crossing the river Vltava until 1841, Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This land connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.

The avenue of 30 mostly Baroque statues and statuaries situated on the balustrade forms a unique connection of artistic styles with the underlying Gothic bridge. Most sculptures were erected between 1683 and 1714. They depict various saints and patron saints venerated at that time. The most prominent Bohemian sculptors of the time took part in decorating the bridge. Beginning in 1965, all of the statues have been systematically replaced by replicas, and the originals have been exhibited in the Lapidarium of the National Museum.

Total length: 515.8 metres
Width: 9.5 metres
Number of spans: 16
Clearance below: 13 metres
Material: Bohemian sandstone
Designer:Peter Parler
Construction started: 1357
Construction end: 1402 (45 years)

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Karlův most - Praha (Czech Republic) by Meteorry

Karlův most 16/02/2025 10h19
It is 10h19 in the morning and we already are present at one of the famous locations in the city of Praha; Karlův most, or in English the Charles Bridge. Many tourists were already up and walking as well. Including many asians. When we walked here, the age of the bridge was 668 years.

Karlův most
Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most) is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been severely damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most), but has been referred to as "Charles Bridge" since 1870.

As the only means of crossing the river Vltava until 1841, Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This land connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.

The avenue of 30 mostly Baroque statues and statuaries situated on the balustrade forms a unique connection of artistic styles with the underlying Gothic bridge. Most sculptures were erected between 1683 and 1714. They depict various saints and patron saints venerated at that time. The most prominent Bohemian sculptors of the time took part in decorating the bridge. Beginning in 1965, all of the statues have been systematically replaced by replicas, and the originals have been exhibited in the Lapidarium of the National Museum.

Total length: 515.8 metres
Width: 9.5 metres
Number of spans: 16
Clearance below: 13 metres
Material: Bohemian sandstone
Designer:Peter Parler
Construction started: 1357
Construction end: 1402 (45 years)

[ Wikipedia - Charles Bridge ]