Prague Castle & Charles Bridge, Prague by David's Photoshop
Prague Castle & Charles Bridge
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Featured in Altered by Design – Dacember 2010
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Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague. This magnificent structure is one of the city’s finest attractions, and is the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with Mala Strana and Prague Castle.
From Charles Bridge visitors enjoy fairytale views of the Prague skyline. The wide expanse of the river flows beneath it, flanked on both sides by elegant buildings. Prague Castle towers above in its eminent position. Here you are truly in the centre of the city.
Charles Bridge throngs with people during the day. Street artists sketch and musicians play; look out for the jazz band, who are particularly entertaining. But for a truly romantic and less crowded stroll, try early morning or any time in the evening.
King Charles IV commissioned the bridge. The foundation stone was laid in 1357. Charles IV’s favourite architect and builder, Peter Parler, oversaw the majority of the work. The initial idea was to build a functional construction for knight tournaments, and for many years the only decoration on the bridge was a simple crucifix. Later, the Catholic desire for ornamentation resulted in 30 statues being erected between 1600 and 1800.
There are now 75 statues on Charles Bridge, but most are copies, as floods and catastrophes over the centuries damaged the originals. Perhaps the most interesting, as well as the oldest, is that of John of Nepomuk (8th from the right as you cross towards Prague Castle).
The entrance to Charles Bridge is marked at both ends by towers: the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Mala Strana Bridge Tower. Text courtesy of Prague Experience
Comments
Really beautiful the colours are gorgeous . x
Thank you Irene, I really appreciate your support and encouragement.
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Stunning capture my friend, so vibrant and alive with warmth and color.
So glad you like my work Rhena, great comments, thank you.
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Super duper David, love the colours, framing and texture.
Many thanks Bob, always great to have your encouragement.
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Brilliant colours David
Many thanks Kelvin, much appreciated.
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beautiful composition David, so much texture and colour
Best regards
Paul
Thank you for your comments.
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Thanks for sharing this colorful photo. Gene’s family emigrated from a small village called Wolfersdorf now called Volfartice not far from Prague. We have always wanted to visit but your beautiful rendition may be as close as we get! Mary Ann
Many thanks Mary Ann, your comments are very welcome.
You should visit but go in the summer, it snowed several times a day and was was minus 10 when we were there.
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Beautiful David, the colours are fantastic
Thank you Helen, great to have your support.
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Love the colours reflected in the water David ~ the foreground branches also add a good perspective ~ excellent work!
Great comments Susie, thank you.
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Magical word with this one David, truely superb my friend
Thanks Clive, much appreciate your comments.
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Sorry, that should read Magical work…..,
Senior moment eh? I have them all the time. LOL
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