Prague - Charles Bridge Karluv Most
The Charles bridge (Karluv Most) boasts 32 points of interest in 520m / 1720ft. Visitors will find everything from a lucky plaque that you rub to one of the finest examples of Gothic gates, and sketch artists lining the walkway.
Built in 1357 the Charles Bridge had an auspicious start. To avoid being destroyed by floods a great deal of luck was required.
Built in 1357 the Charles Bridge had an auspicious start. To avoid being destroyed by floods a great deal of luck was required.
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This luck was provided by having the initial bridge stone laid in 1357 on the 9th of July at 5:31. This date is a palindrome: 135797531. Also taken into consideration was the alignment of the bridge. It is perfectly aligned with the tomb of St Vitus and the setting sun on the equinox. Roman engineering also helped!
To see who the bridge was named after, go to the Old Town end of the bridge and here you will find a statue of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV with four women at the base.
The statue of John of Nepomuk unveiled in 1683 is the oldest monument on the Charles Bridge. Rubbing the plaque at the base of the statue is considered lucky but be sure of your wish, you are only allowed one rub and wish per lifetime! Don't touch the dog, it's considered unlucky.
To see who the bridge was named after, go to the Old Town end of the bridge and here you will find a statue of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV with four women at the base.
The statue of John of Nepomuk unveiled in 1683 is the oldest monument on the Charles Bridge. Rubbing the plaque at the base of the statue is considered lucky but be sure of your wish, you are only allowed one rub and wish per lifetime! Don't touch the dog, it's considered unlucky.
