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Charles Bridge was built by Charles IV. in 1357.
It is in Gothic style, 516 m long, 9.5 m wide and supported by 16 massive piers. Both ends are fortified by towers. Bridge was the only bridge in Prague up to 19th century.
 WebCamera - Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background
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15 min walk from centre (Old Town Hall) |
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Charles Bridge (Karluv most)  |
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between the Old Town and the Lesser Town, Czech Republic |
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www.charlesbridge.cz |
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Old Town Tower
Gothic gate to the Charles Bridge from the Old Town side from 1380.
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15 min walk from centre (Old Town Hall) |
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open to the public |
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Old Town Bridge Tower (Staromestska mostecka vez) |
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Old Town, Charles Bridge |
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Lesser Town Towers
The smaller tower is from 12th century, the higher tower is from 1464.
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20 min walk from centre (Old Town Hall) |
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open to the public |
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Lesser Town Bridge Towers (Malostranske mostecke veze) |
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Lesser Town, Charles Bridge |
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