Prague's most stunning bridge spans 15"6 arches and is lined with 30 Baroque statues of religious figures. Make sure to rub the statue of St. John Nepomuk to ensure your return to Prague one day. Each afternoon and well into the night, there are a multitude of painters, vendors and entertainers that share the bridge with hordes of tourists who are fighting for best views of Prague and the Vtlava river. Needless to say, it's quite a circus here and it'll take you a good hour dodging everyone just to get to the other side. If you're fortunate enough, you'll witness the very talented Czech glass harp player Alexander Zoltan perform and entertain the crowd. The best time to have the bridge all to yourself? wake up at the crack of dawn and watch the sun rise. It's quite romantic and peaceful at the same time. I hope I'll get to re-create this moment in the future. read more

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This is certainly on of those places that if worth coming to Prague to see, though there seems to be quite of a lot of places in Prague worth seeing. What is surprising is that this is a pedestrian bridge, but then again I suspect that this would have been the case right back to the times when it was first built, namely because there weren't any actual cars them. Mind you, the thing about this bridge are the numerous gorgeous statues that line the sides. These statues really do add to the character of the place, noting that these statues have probably also been here for a very, very long time. read more

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The Charles Bridge is absolutely stunning from multiple angles and vantage points throughout Prague. This place is super historical and always has some very nice street vendors and performers. The views are absolutely stunning and the picturesque nature of the bridge makes it an absolute must see. Overall, no trip is complete without crossing the Charles a couple of times. Pros- Picturesque Historical significance Performers Street vendors Views River Castle backdrop Selfie spot Very well maintained Cons- Can get really crowded read more

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You're in Prague you say? You want to go somewhere famous, with fab views and is near the heart of the city? Then Charles Bridge is a good place to start.. This landmark is more than 750 years old and is one of the centerpieces of the city. It spans the Vltava river and helps link the area close to Prague castle with the old town area of the city. The views here are picturesque. If you do plan on visiting and crossing the bridge, it's worth coming here both during the day and night. The scenery will be rather different. I personally enjoyed the evening/night views, especially when the historic statues of notable figure on the bridge are light up at night. It's really quite a lovely walk from one end to the other. In terms of Prague's historic landmarks, this is definitely one of the places you should visit if/when you are in town. read more

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Unharmed, unbombed in the war....but a tragic tale of occupation--from Nazi to Soviet--and quelled spirit...but the phoenix has risen! The indescribably haunting testament of time: translated to Charles Bridge that leads from Stare Mesto up to Mostecka street in Mala Strana.... I've walked this bridge in the sun, in the cold, in the rain.......One iconic piece of architecture... loads of people, locals and otherwise. There was a book by Myla Goldberg with interesting tidbits, as well as another which details the interesting facts about each saint whose blackened (from the days of coal) forms and staid presence one cannot miss. Saint Jan Nepomuk's: everybody rubs it for good luck One of the richest landmarks in the City of Thousand Spires, Praha: meaning "threshold", named by Princess Libuse. read more

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Amazing. Beautiful. A must see! We walked across the Charles Bridge twice during our stay in Prague. The bridge is so cool. The statues on the bridge and the cobblestone path is great. The view from the bridge is amazing in both directions. Two points of interest: On the west side of the bridge, there are some stairs that you can take down to a little park area on Kampa Island. I recommend that you spend some time down there. There are food stalls and a 5 minute walk to the John Lennon Wall. Also, you keep walking and you get to Kampa park and the museum which has the huge baby sculptures. On the east end of the bridge is the old town bridge tower. For a modest fee (about 90 czk) you can climb to the top and get the most amazing view of the castle, Petrin, the old town, etc... It's a 360 degree view. The stairs are very regular in shape (unlike the Powder tower) and if I can do it, so can you! The bridge is amazing, the views are great, the people selling stuff on the bridge can be avoided late at night or early in the morning if you want a more serene experience. Don't just look at the bridge, you have to walk across it. read more

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When I visited Prague, the temperature remained below freezing for the entire trip. There is a picture that exists somewhere of me smiling on Charles Bridge while trying not to chatter my teeth. It was right before I found earmuffs that say "Praha" on them. They're great earmuffs. I wore them today to battle the single-digit weather. Hence this review! Charles Bridge connects the Old Town and Prague Castle. I was lucky enough to stay in an awesome hostel just steps from the bridge. Visit it at night for some gorgeous views. During the day, the bridge will be packed with people trying to sell you stuff -- it's expected. Just keep walking and make sure not to miss a stop at the Imagine Wall, the Defenestration Window, or, well, anywhere else. Prague is a city with hundreds upon hundreds of years of history, culture, and beauty. And Charles Bridge is a can't miss landmark. Even if it's below freezing outside. read more

If you come to Charles Bridge early in the morning, you can avoid the crowds by just a tiny bit. No matter what shop you stop in, the souvenirs always seem to revolve around the Charles Bridge. How iconic is the Charles Bridge? I was able to witness a wedding proposal and a wedding shoot (not at the same time thank goodness), but that is how magical this place is. One one side of the bridge is the chaos of the Old Town, which most of us tourists are coming from. On the other side, (if the tourists make it) the chaos dwindles down. Try to come during a less busy time to get in some great shots! read more

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What a bridge! This stone bridge is jam-packed with statues and history! Every few meters, they've got another brilliant, gorgeous religious statue. The statues are much larger than life and look down on the pedestrians who walk by. There's a tower on the Old Town Square side of the bridge that gives some of the best views on the cheap from the tower. The entrance is kinda hidden! When I went, the bridge would get packed with vendors, visitors, musicians, and people selling art. The views are so incredible with great views of the city and the castle on the other side. This is the most iconic bridge in Prague! It gets busy during the daytime, but at night there's still a scant crowd. The bridge has a light pole along the walkway of the center of the bridge, where if you touch it, you'll have good luck buying cheap beer! I spent a bunch of time along this bridge- it's the best way to walk from Old Town to the bridge, and offers spectacular views of the city! I felt safe the entire time along here, even at odd hours of the night. It seems that most of the people on the bridge are tourists. read more

You are literally walking through history here on Charles Bridge, the path which connects the old and new of Prague. With such a beautiful compact city at your toes, you will naturally make your way over to this famous bridge. It's both wonderful to be on as well as to see from the other bridges nearby. Because it is restricted to pedestrian access, you won't have any fears of bikers or automobiles driving through. During the day, it can be overrun with tourists like yourselves so make sure you watch your personal belongings. It's bustling with visitors, merchant sellers, and those searching for love through multiple statues that seem to bring luck to travelers. At night, the bridge is lit up with lights that shimmer on the river. You can easily get lost in the beauty of it all. Aside from taking in the moments and walking through, there isn't much else on the bridge. It's still worth a stop in your Prague itinerary just for the views. read more

This is a very beautiful place to walk while you're in Prague. There are so many interesting statues and people on the bridge. It can get a bit crowded, but so worth your time. read more

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Every city has at least one of this kind of attractions. Place to go multiple times visit or use to cross on your way to castle as we did. It is always something happening and is the place to stop and enjoy beautiful city views on both sides. We enjoyed Prague Castle or Pražsky Hrad view and Katedrála sv Vita. It's always very crowded and be ready to share the space. read more

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I could not imagine coming to Prague and not visiting the Charles Bridge. It is an important part of Prague's history. However if you want to truly see it I recommend you go early. We were there about 7:30 and we while we weren't alone, it wasn't crazy congested either. It gave us an opportunity to take a closer look at the beautiful statues and soak up the view. Every other time we crossed the bridge, meant walking shoulder to shoulder with lots of strangers. Both the statues and view were obstructed! Pro Tip: Go for an early morning walk and enjoy the bridge! read more

Charles Bridge is beautiful - by day and by night. My mother and I were staying at the Four Seasons nearby and easily found the bridge on the Old Town side with a beautiful ornate tower just in front of the entrance to the bridge. Gorgeous. The bridge has 30 statues across it and leads between new town and old town Prague. It's magical to walk across something so beautiful, so old, something that looks like the fairytale castles I've seen since I was little. Prague is stunning and Charles Bridge links old and new. Once you get to the other side there is a long alley with a ton of restaurants and shops to browse while you walk up the hill to the "castle". read more

Opět jsme s přítelkyní navštívili Prahu a šli jsme se projít v centru Prahy. Karlův most byl úžasný a i když byla dost zima tak procházka po něm byla úžasná. Doporučuji všem určitě navštívit. Praha je úžasné město. read more

Great view but overpriced food with mediocre taste and service I'd you speak czech they treat you like second class read more

It's a classical sight and must see in Prague. I'm a big fan of the bridge, but try to go at night or early morning, and you'll going to have the bridge for your own or close to. During the day it's over crowded and it's hard to get cross. I especially like the view at the castle at night. It's such a wonderful sight. read more

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While in Prague this is definitely the main tourist stop apart from the astronomical clock. The place is packed, since it's the one of the places people come to see. The bridge is quite beautiful and you can walk all the way across. No cars are allowed and it's all walkers only. There are street vendors on the bridge selling knick knacks and pictures etc. Because it's so crowded with tourists, make sure to keep your personal stuff close to you. read more

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One of the icons of Prague. Moldau and bridge. Historic and beautiful. I actually avoided to cross this bridge because I wanted to see the bridge and take pictures (and avoid too many people). The view of bridge from the top of Prague castle was also amazing. read more

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One of the most iconic bridges, and the oldest bridge in Prague. The views are great, both at night and during the day. I went for a run on the bridge early in the morning, and there was already a healthy crowd, so it's likely to be busy any time you visit. This is mostly because people do take their sweet time to cross the bridge, and that's how the crowd builds up. If you were to go for a run, I would suggest doing it earlier than later. Being on the bridge at dawn is highly recommended, because of the lack of crowds, as well as the breathtaking view. After crossing the bridge from Old Town, you can head up towards Prague Castle, which is a bit of a steep walk, but very manageable. Just be careful of all the cobblestone, as it can get a little rickety. I would say that it's not the most wheelchair-accessible place, so make sure to keep that in mind. Enjoy the views, take a look at the wares that the peddlers are selling, and make sure to take a lot of pictures. You can see Prague Castle in the distance, have a good view of the other bridges in Prague, and observe some of the old-style architecture in the distance. All in all, a must-visit landmark in Prague. read more

Though crowded with wall to wall tourists this is awesome to walk over. The Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) sits above the Vltava River. The midievel buildings and archways before crossing the bridge is incredible and is a must do. 30+ statues on the bridge to see/learn about and watch the boats go by. read more

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Gayle and I made it a point to walk the Charles Bridge on the early side of morning. After that, the bridge pretty much fills up with tourists and reminded me of inching my way across the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1980s when it was opened up as part of an anniversary celebration. It is possible to over love a popular historical landmark. Gayle and I enjoyed our walk, especially as a way explore the many areas on the other side of the river from the central district. The historical architecture is interesting and I loved the castle and river-side views. I also pretty much ignored the schlocky commercial trade, particularly City side. The potential for pick pockets is also a bit less when you have room to breathe during non-peak times. read more

REAL TALK: FROM THE BAJILLION PLACES I'VE BEEN TO IN THE WORLD. PRAGUE LOOKS THE MOST LIKE IT POPPED OUT OF A FAIRYTALE. Charles Bridge is pretty much the bridge the Prince Phillip had to ride his horse on to save Sleeping Beauty! It's that UNREAL! They couldn't have designed this place to look anymore like it popped out of a story book. It's definitely packed with tourist and vendors but it provides the most breath-taking sights of the Prague Castle. RIDICULOUSLY ROMANTIC BRIDGE... I'll be waiting right here for my prince charming! ha ha read more

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Anytime, day or night. The views of and from this bridge are wonderful. It can be heaving with people, cheek to jowl, and at other times empty. Everyday I was in Prague, I came here. The buskers, the performers, the beggers, and all the tourists from the world over. Even some locals. Enjoy! read more

Prague is on Yelp? *faints. My first (and only) visit to Prague was way way back when it was still located in Czechoslovakia. Yup, back in the olden days. When I took my first steps on this iconic bridge I didn't even know what it was called. To me it was just a beautiful bridge in Eastern Europe. It was early December and there was a late evening mist covering the city and we walked the streets of Praha searching for who knows what. It was this bridge that I would forever be planted in my mind as my remembrance of Praha. I told myself that I would be back. But the years pass by and within 5 years of my visit Prague became the "in place" to go and soon was on the cover of Conde Nast and other travel publications. But my return is still in limbo. One day, I promise and when I do the very first stop will be this bridge. My days in Prague involved 10 cent Budweisers (No, not the Budweiser you're thinking of) and my Russian friend being detained by Immigration. This bridge and city is on my travel radar and hopefully soon I will see you again. read more

I might be one of the few people that might be somewhat disenchanted with this bridge for the only reason that it is packed with people after 9am. I came here twice in the morning before 8 and it was a pleasure to walk along with the dog and almost no one on the bridge :-)) We came back here at around 10am and it was chock a block with people and sellers and getting busier. It's an attractive bridge and must admit not much different to many other old bridges in Europe. read more

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Praha has been on my bucket list for quite some time and the main reason why was to walk on this bridge. So, I'll try not to bore you and just share the experience I had. I'll also admit that while I did receive a bit of history about the bridge (and Prague itself), I really wasn't paying attention and preferred to just be in the moment. Went earlier this month. I got very lucky because on the day I decided to walk through Old Town, it wasn't raining. I was able to really take my time while walking through. I probably spent a good 45 minutes or so crossing as I stopped to look through some of the street vendors' stuff, take some pics and selfies, and people watch. It wasn't as crowded as what others have said, but if it is, try to relax. A bridge like this shouldn't be rushed through. Take in the sights, immerse yourself in the sounds, feed the birds (I did!), breathe the fresh air, touch the statues, talk to strangers, and most importantly, enjoy the moment! Lastly, come in the daytime, and come at night. Views are amazeballs! read more

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Charles bridge! walking across the bridge is a must do in Prague. It's always pretty crowded with tourists. I came twice in a day, once earlier in the day and once at night. It's surprisingly safe to walk around at night here. read more

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Really cool bridge 30 different statues along the sides of the bridge. There were some of the statues that were being restored. Some needed cleaning but still an awesome walk and it's free. Be ready to deal with crowds. We crossed the bridge several times at different times if day. It's always crowded. You can go up in one of the towers on the end but we decided it wasn't worth the wait for us We had been touring all day and we were tired. read more

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Beautiful scenery Visit at night where the lights are magical The four seasons is also just around the corner for a little treat or to warm yourself up! read more

Don't miss this bridge. It's beautiful - the awe-inspiring statues, breathtaking views, cobblestones. Walk across it. If you are coming from Mala Strana - go see Old Town. And vice versa. There's really no reason to miss it. It does get very crowded during peak times. So it was a bit challenging to navigate and got a little stressful. In retrospect, I'd try to go during a different time. They also have a lot of vendors selling their goods - some of the stuff looked interesting (lots of jewelry) but I wasn't in a shopping mood. read more

Overall, this is on most people's list when visiting Prague/Praha. Pro tip: Avoid the summer crowds and go late Autumn/ early winter. It will be dreary/raining but less crowded. If you go during peak times, they recommend early mornings. As part of most old town tours, this bridge connect Old Town with Mala Strana. The bridge is mostly free to walk across. On the Old Town side, you can pay to climb up on one of its towers. I think it was several euros. When I went it was drizzling and cold (around 50 degrees F), so other than large groups of tourist, it was partially crowded. Overall, it is free and part of most walking tours, so it is worth a visit. read more

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Karluv Most, a.k.a the Charles Bridge, named in honor of Donny Mosts' less well known cousin Karluv, is one of the top 10 bridges in Prague. Without a doubt, this is a very decent bridge. In fact, I have heard from several people that it is well made and quite nice indeed. My cousin, for example, remarked that visiting the Charles bridge is "quite wonderful" and "relaxing". And she is an expert regarding activities in Prague due to spending several hours reading reviews on TripAdvisor. As my cousin explained, the Karlov Most bridge was commissioned in 1982 by Donny Most, aka Ralph Malph, using his Happy Days money to honor his well intentioned but sadly unsuccessful cousin, Karluv. Instead of wisely investing his time thinking up snarky remarks like Donny, Karluv followed his heart and tried to make it as a bassist in dixieland band. So what if Tubas had all the jobs. Karluv was a disrupter. He moved to Prague and still plays on his eponymous bridge today. I caught his act. Has a Czeck accent now though. I love travelling and learning about History. read more

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Like many of the architectural and engineering wonders found in historic Prague, the Charles Bridge is a great thing to see, but isolated there are many more stunning bridges in Europe, including ones in Paris, Florence, London, and even in Budapest. But only the Charles Bridge is in Prague - and ANYTHING in Prague is Visually Amazing --- BECAUSE PRAGUE IS VISUALLY AMAZING. Take in the Charles Bridge Experience as Part of the Whole: a one ingredient in the yummy recipe that makes up Prague.And do this while you are pretending to go back in time. The Charles Bridge (aka: Karl IV Brüke, aka: Křižovnické náměstí) bridges the main center of the "people's" city (where the great square is as well as the old Jewish ghetto), with the rich and noble side of the city where the Castle is. On one side of the bridge is an impressive guard tower, suggesting that upon occasion, the people's side needed to be kept out of the rich side. One fun thing to do is to rub the little brass dog Bas-Relief for good luck (but you may have to wait in line). Make crossing the Charles bridge part of your visit to the castle. And don't forget to take pictures - if you get the right angle the photo will look like it was taken 400 years ago. read more

I visited Prague in May and had an amazing time. So much old architecture from buildings, roads and bridges. While exploring, I walked across the Charles Bridge. Beautiful bridge with large statues along the sides of the bridge. There were also some venders on the bridge too. I crossed in the afternoon and there was good size crowd taking photos and what not. I felt safe since there were armed guards posted in varies locations on the bridge. The area was clean. Great place to take photos of the surrounding area and of each other. Great for family to walk across. A must do while in Prague! read more

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Very very very popular tourist attraction in all weather. We were there in November it was. I am told in nice days and the summer it's almost impossible to walk across the bridge. Do not give any money to the beggars it's a scam. Also many people walk from the bridge up to Prague palace. Don't walk uphill instead to the number 22 tram in the city and will drop you off at the top of the Hill on the North side of the palace. Then you can walk through the palace and downhill to the bridge read more

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If you are in Prague this is hard to miss. If you are not staying nearby, every tour you can probably take walks by this bridge, if not over it. I think the bridge is best seen around sunset. Of course it is packed with tourist and street vendors, but it is very nice and gives you great views of the river and castle. I would not spend money buying gifts on the bridge though as the prices are tourist prices, go back away from the bridge to get better deals. read more

Charles Bridge has stolen my heart. I could easily walk back and forth all day, just taking in the very different two sides to the city. This is a very busy bridge, but if you can, try to take in the fact that you are literally walking through history. The entrance itself from the old town is breathtaking and a gothic treat for the eyes, when you cross over to the lesser town, it takes on a more fairytale-like tone which contrasts so much from the side you just left. I love all the vendors on the bridge, they're not pushy and have really spectacular work, in fact, my friend and I paid to get our caricatures done just to support their work. I'm in love with this area, and if you are staying in Prague I guarantee you will pass over this bridge many times. read more

I have been to many places in the world...Jerusalem, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Amsterdam, Venice, New York and this place kind of tops them all in coolness. It's like walking with history. I went on a tour of the vlatava river from the charles bridge area and was just amazed by the picturesque views of the area. You could spend time in any one of Pragues districts or zones and you will always be able to see the bridge from where you are. The bridge speaks for itself. It's message is " hey i'll always be here" read more

Definitely memorable and love the fact that this place looks so different at different hours of the day. The lightning makes it such a versatile sightseeing spot. read more

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