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The Charles Bridge

3/28/2016

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   The Judith Bridge was the first stone bridge over the river. It was built in 1172 and collapsed in a flood in 1342. The Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava River now in its place. The bridge is adorned with statues, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700. They have all since been replaced by replicas; the originals have been exhibited in the lapidarian of the National Museum.
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   The most popular statue is St. John of Nepomuk, a Czech martyr saint who was executed during the reign of Wenceslas IV by being thrown into the Vltava from the bridge. The plaque on the statue has been polished to a shine by countless people having touched it over the centuries. Touching the statue is supposed to bring good luck and ensure your return to Prague. There is a tower standing on each end of the bridge, the Staroměstská věž on the Old Town end and the Malostranská věž on the Malá Strana end.
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Legend says that the first stone was laid down by Charles IV for the bridge at 5:31am on the 9th of July in 1357. This exact time was very important to the Holy Roman Emperor because he was a strong believer of numerology and this specific time, which formed a numerical bridge (1357 9, 7 5:31), would instill the Bridge with additional strength. The best time to visit is early in the morning on a week day during the winter months. When visiting Prague it is a must to see this powerful & strong bridge.
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