Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge (Czech: Karl?v most {{Audio|Cs-Karluv most.ogg|listen}}) is a famous historical bridge crossing the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in 1400. As the only means of crossing the river in Prague, Charles Bridge used to be the most important connection between the Old Town, Prague Castle and adjacent areas till 1841. Also this 'solid-land' connection made Prague important as a trade route between east and west Europe. The bridge was originally called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or the Prague Bridge (Pra?ský most) but has been the "Charles Bridge" since 1870.

External links

• A webcam of the Charles Bridge
• an earth.cz info
• More photos: http://www.experienceprague.com/karluv_most.htm http://www.jimtardio.com/prague-charles-bridge.html
• Virtual Heart of Central Europe on-line presentation of four European cities.