Charles Bridge - Reviews from across the web
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Charles Bridge- Prague, Czech Republic - VirtualTourist.com The cause of St. John of Nepomuck's death has been an issue of controversy in the Church since the XVIII century. A few historians mentioned two Johns of Nepomuch -- one was the father confessor of Queen Johanna and the other, Vicar-General of Prague -- both were thrown into the Vltava to drown, the... virtualtourist.com
Charles Bridge - Prague Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com My best memory of Prague has to do with an intereesting cab driver. I had missed my train to Munich by mere seconds and was very upset as I stood on the tracks. So upset, in fact, that I cried. For you see, I had a plane to catch and that was the last train to Munich that day. As I stood there wonde... virtualtourist.com
Charles Bridge, Prague - Reviews of Charles Bridge - IgoUgo Take in a busker's tune or simply enjoy stunning views of the castle above and river below. Linking the Lesser Side with the Old Town, the pedestrian bridge's foundation stone was laid in 1357 on 9th July at 5:31am (note the sequence: 1357 9 7 531); it was believed that a sequence of odd numbers wou... igougo.com
Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) - Prague - Reviews of Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) - TripAdvisor Make the effort to get up early and walk the bridge before the crowds have hit. Sunrise is an exceptional time. It is serene, peaceful and even a bit haunting as the blackened statues wa... tripadvisor.com
News for Medievalists: Prague's famed Charles Bridge to undergo renovation The Czech capital will begin lengthy renovation work next week on one of its medieval landmarks, the 650-year-old Charles Bridge, Prague Mayor Pavel Bem said Friday. The general renovation of the stone bridge, which is adorned with Baroque statues, wil... medievalnews.blogspot.com
iExplore Community: Charles Bridge - Prague, Czech Republic There are statues lining both sides of the bridge. The most popular statue is probably the one of St. John of Nepomuk, a Czech martyr saint who was executed during the reign of Wenceslas IV by being thrown into the Vltava River from the bridge. The plaque on the statue has been polished to a shine b... community.iexplore.com
iExplore Community: Artists along the Charles Bridge - Prague, Czech Republic Going to the Charles Bridge with a view to shop is a bit like going to T.J. Maxx looking for some nice clothes: You know that there are some nice things there somewhere, but you have to comb your way through so much undesireable merchandise and so many other people that it is a bit trying. On any gi... community.iexplore.com
Cross Charles Bridge in Prague: The Czech Republic's Vltava River is crossed in the capital by beaut I recommend – if you can stand it – getting up early one morning during your stay in Prague to enjoy the bridge more or less alone. Even on a cold winter morning, braving the freeze is very rewarding, and if you have a slightly foggy morning then the romantic photos you can take will giv... eeuroperussiatravel.suite101.com
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