PRG-01 • monuments1357 - 1402

Karlův Most (Charles Bridge)

Gothic stone bridge adorned with 30 Baroque statues spanning the Vltava River

50.086500°N, 14.411400°E•city Axis

Documented Historiographical History

Commissioned in 1357 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and designed by Peter Parler. Completed in 1402, spanning 516 meters across 16 stone arches.

Architectural & Symbolic Reading

A sacred cosmic pathway connecting the Old Town to Prague Castle, aligned with royal astronomy and Christian martyrdom.

Historical Legends & Mysteries

Legend claims medieval masons mixed raw eggs, wine, and milk into the mortar to give the bridge supernatural durability against floods.

Insider Curiosities & Secret Facts

•The foundation stone was laid on July 9, 1357, at precisely 5:31 AM, forming the palindromic numeric sequence 1-3-5-7-9-7-5-3-1.

•Touching the bronze plaque beneath the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is believed to bring good luck and a guaranteed return to Prague.

•Thirty Baroque statues of saints line the balustrades, carved by master sculptors like Matthias Braun and Ferdinand Brokoff.

Related Tags:#Charles Bridge#Gothic#Vltava#Statues#Peter Parler

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