Construction of the Charles Bridge began in 1357 and took fifty years to complete. When finished it was the only means of crossing the river Vltava until 1841. The Charles Bridge shares great history and noteriety because it provided the only "solid land" route between Eastern and Western Europe. Today it's crowded with pedestrian tourists. The bridge is 516 meters long and 10 meters wide. Considered to be one of the most astonishing civil gothic style buildings in the world it has 30 statues and statuaries on the bridge, Today the original statues are in museums and replicas stand as their replacement.
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