Praha: The Mother of Cities - The Golden City


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May 25th 2009
Published: June 9th 2009
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A UNESCO world heritage site, Prague is a breathtaking 8th century beauty. Definitely in my top 3 European cities!... Read Full Entry



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The Charles BridgeThe Charles Bridge
The Charles Bridge

As the only means of crossing the river Vltava, the Charles Bridge used to be the most important connection between the Old Town, Prague Castle and adjacent areas until 1841. Also this 'solid-land' connection made Prague important as a trade route between east and west Europe.
Malostranske mostecke veze: Lesser Town Bridge TowerMalostranske mostecke veze: Lesser Town Bridge Tower
Malostranske mostecke veze: Lesser Town Bridge Tower

Two towers once fortified Judith Bridge. The south one (the one on the left as seen while on the bridge), which was reconstructed in the Renaissance style in the 16th century, has been preserved. The tower that stands next to it was built in the late Gothic style after 1464. The gateway between the towers dates back to the end of the 14th, or the beginning of the 15th, century.



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