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Charles Bridge, Prague, seen from the river bank of the Vltava looking towards Hradcany and St Vitus' Cathedral

RIBA Ref No RIBA27449
Architect/DesignerParler, Peter (1330-1399)
Artist/PhotographerDeakin, Ralph (1888-1952)
CountryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Subject Date1357
Image Date1930
ViewExterior
StyleGothic
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceDK/CZ/6/3 (DKN/CZ/13)
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditRalph Deakin / RIBA Collections
SubjectCathedrals ; 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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