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Climb and Cross: Old Town Bridge Tower and Charles Bridge
Stacy
Posted On 11/15/2025 10:04:39
Czech Republic | Prague | Vltava River | Old Town | Old Town Bridge Tower | Stare Mesto | Lesser Town | Mala Strana | Charles Bridge
Both the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Charles Bridge date back to the 14th century. Other than by boat (or swimming), today's pedestrian only bridge was originally the only way to cross between Old Town and Lesser Town. Those who walk across have the opportunity to get an up close view of the 30 statues which were added to the bridge between 1683 and 1928. (Walkers will almost certainly encounter fellow humans "touching" various statues along the bridge, a tradition said to bring good luck.) Climbing to the top of the bridge tower allows for bird's eye views of the bridge and so much more in both Old Town and Lesser Town.
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Another tower climb for the four of us - 138 stair steps took us to the viewing gallery at the top of the Old Town Bridge Tower. It was the perfect way to see the Charles Bridge (that we crossed on foot and sailed under by boat) as well as more of Old Town and Lesser Town.
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