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Published: 2014-09-17 21:43:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 276; Favourites: 6; Downloads: 0
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The Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most) is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of KingCharles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century.

The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or the Prague Bridge (Pražský most) but has been the "Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, the Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This "solid-land" connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.
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Buntcone [2016-01-25 15:00:02 +0000 UTC]

excellent pano

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Voigtlander In reply to Buntcone [2016-01-25 21:51:14 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Buntcone In reply to Voigtlander [2016-01-26 13:11:48 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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