Charles Bridge (Karlův most) - Prague - Technical sights and industrial monuments in the Czech Republic 1.

The Charles Bridge is one of the Prague's finest attractions. This stone bridge is linking the two sides of Prague, the Vltava River flows beneath it. Protected national monument. Its construction started in 1357 in the place of the former Judita bridge originated from the 12^th century, under the auspices of King Charles IV., based on plans by architect Peter Plat. The construction finished in the beginning of the 15^th century, from 16^th to 20^th century completed with a collection of 31 statues and statuaries. The most interesting statue, as well as the oldest, is that of John of Nepomuk. The entrance to Charles Bridge is marked at both ends by towers: the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Lesser Town Bridge Tower.