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- Europe
- Czech Republic
- Prague
- Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)
Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)
The pedestrian Charles Bridge serves as a focal point for
tourists and is the most photographed feature of the city.
Construction began in 1357 replacing the earlier Judith Bridge of
which the only remaining part is one of the towers at the Malá
Strana gate that can be climbed for a view of the city. Up until
1841 this was the only bridge in Prague. Throngs of people pick
their way through the happy congestion caused by buskers, artists
and musicians lining the bridge, positioned between the saintly
sandstone statues that make this the most picturesque and lively of
attractions.
Information & Facts
Language
Czech is the official language but English and German are
also widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Czech crown, locally known as the
Koruna (CZK), which is divided into 100 haler. Most credit cards
including American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are
accepted, but it is best to have cash handy when travelling away
from Prague and the main tourist centres. Travellers cheques and
foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
some hotels; commission is highest in hotels. Banks are closed on
weekends. ATMs (known as 'bankomats') are becoming more common in
Prague and are probably the best way to obtain local currency at a
good rate and without commission. The Czech Republic is still cheap
compared to the rest of Europe, though the gap is closing.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last
Sunday in October).