Charles Bridge

One of Prague's most beautiful historical sites in the Czech Republic, is the Charles Bridge. The Moldau River runs through the heart of Czechia's capital city, and the bridge crosses it. The Charles Bridge, which dates back to 1267 and is known for its Gothic and Baroque architecture, is one of the country's oldest landmarks. At the height of his rule, Charles IV commissioned the Charles Bridge, which he dutifully named for himself!

The Gothic-style stone bridge connects Prague Castle with a number of other prominent landmarks along the river's edge, and is notable for the 30 baroque-style statues that line the bridge. This stunning structure has influenced much of Prague's later architecture, as well as other European bridges, making it one of the continent's most important works of art.

The avenue of 30 primarily Baroque statues and statuaries on the balustrade creates a unique artistic connection with the Gothic bridge beneath it. The majority of the sculptures were built between 1683 and 1714. They show a variety of saints and patron saints who were revered in the period. Matthias Braun, Jan Brokoff, and his sons Michael Joseph and Ferdinand Maxmilian were among the notable Bohemian sculptors of the time who contributed to the bridge's decoration.

Location: Prague