"Small Charles Bridge" - Vamberk, Czech Republic
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Stone bridge built in 1865 over river Zdobnice in Vamberk nicknamed as "Small Charles Bridge" by local citizens
Waymark Code: WMD2H1
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/09/2011
Views: 69
The significant technical cultural monument of the city Vamberk (East Bohemia) is the three-arch stone bridge is called “Small Charles Bridge“ by local inhabitants. It is decorated with the plastic arts of the country patrons. The bridge was built in 1864 - 1865. Due to the heavy traffic the bridge was extended in 1930s. The statues were made by the sculptor Harnach from Vysoké Mýto represent the national saints: Prokop, Ludmila, Cyril, Metodej, Jan Nepomucký, Václav, Vojtech and the cross with Jesus. The beauty of the bridge is added by the weir under the bridge.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): city Vamberk
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: street
Water or other terrain spanned: river Zdobnice
Construction Date: 1865
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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