Prague (pronounced /ˈprɑːɡ/) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1100 years. For many decades during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus was also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, the city proper is home to more than 1.2 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 1.9 million. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

20100326 Charles Bridge

The Little Town Bridge Tower, which is 'guarded' by soldiers of the medieval times...


Charles Bridge (by Charles IV) was constructed in 1357 to replace the Romanesque Judith's Brdige that had been sept away by floods. By the latest researches its construction was started by Master Otto and finished by Petr Parler in 1402. On both sides, the bridge is fortified with towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). The Boroque sculptures and sculptural groups on the bridge are mostly from the 18th century (Matthias Braun, F M Brokof, etc)



It's also not difficult to find artists on Charles Bridge:


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