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The Charles Bridge in Prague by Miroslava Kocabova
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The Charles Bridge is a Gothic stone bridge connecting the Old Town and the Lesser Town of Prague. It was actually called the Stone Bridge during its first several centuries. The construction of this bridge began in 1357 and was ordered by the Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV. It was built by the architect Petr Parlér whose other works include for. ex. the St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle. It is said that the egg yolks were mixed in the mortar to reinforce the bridge construction. It is the oldest bridge in the city and is certainly one of the most beautiful places in Prague. It extends on the Vltava river with 16 pillars and is decorated with statues and lamps. This view with the Gothic bridge towers on both ends makes the Charles Bridge a breathtaking historical monument.
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