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Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)

Between Mala Strana and the Old Town, Prague 11000, Czech Republic (Praha 1)
02 12444 (Prague Information Service)
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As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #6 of 192 attractions in Prague
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Type: Bridges, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking, City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Traveller Description: Connecting the Old town with Lesser Town, this popular pedestrian bridge is filled with musicians, painters, vendors and tourists during the... more »
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New orleans
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The bridge is not long. Full of artists and musicians on the beautiful day we crossed. Great river views. Great architecture to the bridge itself. Cross it on your way to the cathedral on the river side opposite of old town. The walk across the bridge, then up to the cathedral, and tours of the cathedral and one of the... More

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East Brunswick, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Charles Bridge should be experienced at different times of the day and night. At night it's like a party. In the afternoon it's part art show and part street fair. Much less frantic in the morning before the vendors set up. In April the lights on the bridge go out at 06:09. I was out at 05:30 the second morning... More

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Copenhagen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

this place is full of tourists. nice walking place and romantic view. u can hear a concert or watch a "mini show" from down below. u can also take a boat ride if you cross the bridge and walk towards your left area. nice place to take pictures

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Ansbach, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Bridge was very nice, tons of vendors. The views for taking pictures was great! There are great tours and transportation is easy to get around.

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Tel Aviv
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

curious. One of the statues, legend has it, will answer a wish if you touch the bronze carving on the right or left. On the left, the wish will bring love and pain. On the right...I forget.

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Dorset, England
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Being the most famous bridge in Prague, it is always very busy as the crowds browse and interact with the traders, jazz band and other side shows. Purely by accident we spotted the entrance to the bridge tower on the North side of the river. For a small charge you climb the stairs to the top and can then walk... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Best of all the bridges in Prague in my opinion. Lots of room to walk along. Great views of the city

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The historic Charles Bridge is worth a visit by day and again by night. It is incredible that it is the original structure. For us the magic was increased as we stood on the bridge looking at the fabulous view and listed to the excellent Bridge Band perform jazz while locals stopped to dance to the music.

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Honolulu
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I loved the stories told by the statues all along the bridge. Each one was a work of art in its own right. I loved looking over the bridge into the river. Some of the art for sale was pretty good, much of it was not.

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Northumberland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Worth paying to go up the tower, brilliant views of city, castle and river. Bridge is always busy with tourists. Lots of beggars which area a little offputting.

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