Historical calendar Miluju Prahu 2027 - The Story of Charles Bridge

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The story of Charles bridge

 The calendar presents historical views of Charles Bridge, from the oldest depiction of the bridge in 1493 to the graphic treatment at the beginning of the twentieth century. The calendar features 15 iconic depictions of the bridge across the centuries.

This calendar presents historical views of Charles Bridge, ranging from its oldest depiction in 1493 to the graphic works of the early 20th century. At that time, the development of the classical veduta in Bohemia came to an end, as the rise of photography caused it to lose its documentary significance. Historically, the bridge served as the essential link between the right and left banks of the Vltava River. In fact, until the 1840s, it was the only bridge across the Vltava in Prague, and therefore held indispensable transport, economic, and strategic significance. Over time, it became an iconic symbol of historic Prague.

The bridge was founded in 1357 by Charles IV, approximately on the site where its stone predecessor, the Judith Bridge, once spanned the river, although earlier wooden structures likely stood in this area even before then. As early as the 14th century, it was a technically demanding project and, in certain parts, a work of high artistic value. Centuries later, at the beginning of the 18th century, the bridge acquired the vast majority of its sculptures and became an admired open-air sculpture gallery. Subsequently, the nineteenth century perceived the bridge in connection with the growing National Revival sentiment. The twentieth century then ranked the bridge among the most significant monuments of Czech architecture, art, and history.

Today, in the twenty-first century, we simply stand in silent awe before its beauty.