Charles Bridge, Prague, seen from the river bank of the Vltava looking towards Hradcany and St Vitus' Cathedral
Architect/Designer | Parler, Peter (1330-1399) |
Artist/Photographer | Deakin, Ralph (1888-1952) |
Country | Czech Republic |
City | Prague |
Subject Date | 1357 |
Image Date | 1930 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Gothic |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | DK/CZ/6/3 (DKN/CZ/13) |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Ralph Deakin / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Cathedrals ; Bridges ; Rivers ; Towns & cities |
NOTES: This stone bridge protected by three towers links the two sides of Prague either side of the River Vltava. It was commissioned by Charles IV in 1357 and the majority of its construction was overseen by his favourite architect Peter Parler.
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