Experts' Choice Award Charles Bridge
What the experts agree on
Prague's iconic 14th-century stone bridge showcases 30 saint statues and frames stunning castle views while connecting Old Town to Malá Strana. Expect crowds, buskers, and souvenir stalls—but it's the quintessential Prague experience.
“The city’s signature stone bridge, replete with buskers, lovers and 30 saints standing watch, perfectly frames the sight of Prague Castle above and links Old Town with Malá Strana, as it has since 1357.”
– The Telegraph
Fodor's "This is Prague's signature monument, and worth the denomination." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Strolling across Charles Bridge is everybody’s favourite Prague activity." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This was the first stone bridge over the Vltava... it has seen all the great and evil events of this city." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Thirty statues or groups of statues placed at regular intervals decorate the struts of the Charles Bridge." Full review
Time Out "The bridge is lined with thirty statues of saints, including the martyred St John of Nepomuk." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Charles Bridge connects Old Town (Staré Mesto) and Lesser Town (Malá Strana). Visitors come here to soak up the atmosphere, buy souvenirs and to take in the 30 saint statues that line the bridge." Full review
National Geographic "I have to go very early in the morning or very late at night if I want to be alone on Charles Bridge. It was built in the time of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who made Prague his..."
Lonely Planet "A top sight to cross on the way to the Old Town Square"
Local's guide to Prague
April 1, 2020
National Geographic "Prague’s signature landmark is a 600-year-old gothic stone bridge lined with baroque statues of 30 religious figures, the most recent added in the 1930s. The bridge is magical at any..."
Independent "Connecting the Old Town and the castle are several bridges, with the most famous being the Charles Bridge. It’s closed to traffic, allowing pedestrians to wander throughout the day while..."
