Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
Posted by: ToRo61
N 50° 05.183 E 014° 24.682
33U E 457889 N 5548400
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
Waymark Code: WMCGAB
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/04/2011
Views: 217
Prague Castle is a castle in Prague where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. Prague Castle is the biggest castle in the world (according to Guinness Book of Records the biggest ancient castle).
The Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. 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.
Physical Address: Charles Bridge Prague, Czech Republic
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Description of Postcard Location: Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
Parking Coordinates: N 50° 05.371 E 014° 24.889
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