• Elvin BrookingEuropean HolidayTraveler
    Picture compliments of Prague Tourism, shows the four main bridges now spanning the Vltava River
    Old Town Bridge Tower is one of the most impressive Gothic buildings in the worldThe bridge side of the Old Town Bridge TowerChurch of St Francis of AssisiChurch of St Francis of Assisi with the statue of King George IV in front stands near the entranceThe beautiful Princess MaaramaSt Salvator Church forms part of Klenemtinum, largest most historic complex of buildings in Old Town2Religious statues are found all along Georges BridgeDistinctive orange coloured tiles adorn the home roofs here in both Old Town and New TownVltava is the longest river in Czech Republic, commonly referred to as Czech National RiverPrague has astounding Political history during the reign of different ruling entitiesThese wooden structures placed in front of the bridge to prevent debris damaging bridge during floodThe boat moored is among one of the very earliest tourist boats that sailed on the Vltava RiverLooking towards Prague Castle in the backgroundStarocktalická církev v ČR , The Old Church in Czech Republic, an early Catholic movementThe steeple of St Nicholas Church viewed from the street walk near our accommodation plus city tramKafka's Statue - Rotating head of Franz Kafka a famous Czech writer2Many beaver seen along the waterways that make up the Vltara River

    Georges Bridge

    June 9, 2024 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    A medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava River in Prague.
    Construction began in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV and was completed in the early 15th century
    Was originally known as the Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge but has been referred to as 'George Bridge' since 1870Read more