After dinner, one really needs to walk about Prague and catch the sites.
The Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava river. Construction started in 1357 under King Charles IV and was finished in the early 1400's. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge that was built in 1158-1172 that had been damaged by the flood in 1342.
For a long time, it was the only connection between the Prague Castle and the city's Old Town areas. Prague was, because of its location, a prime trading route between eastern and western Europe.
The bridge is just over 2,000 feet long and nearly 33 feet wide. Placed evenly around the bridge are 30 statues and statuaries that were originally erected about 1700. What you see now have all replicas.
It was a lovely walk across the bridge that night. There will be more photos of subsequent trips.
The Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava river. Construction started in 1357 under King Charles IV and was finished in the early 1400's. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge that was built in 1158-1172 that had been damaged by the flood in 1342.
For a long time, it was the only connection between the Prague Castle and the city's Old Town areas. Prague was, because of its location, a prime trading route between eastern and western Europe.
The bridge is just over 2,000 feet long and nearly 33 feet wide. Placed evenly around the bridge are 30 statues and statuaries that were originally erected about 1700. What you see now have all replicas.
It was a lovely walk across the bridge that night. There will be more photos of subsequent trips.
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