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The Lesser Town Bridge Towers form a monumental gateway to Charles Bridge from the Lesser Town side. Although there are two towers, only the younger Gothic tower, dating from the 15th century, is open to the public. It originally served to defend the city, but today it offers a viewing gallery at a height of 26 metres with magnificent views of the Vltava, Charles Bridge and the historic centre of Prague.
The higher bridge tower, accessible to visitors, was built after 1464 at the expense of George of Poděbrady on the site of an older Romanesque tower. Its form follows up on the concept of Parléř’s Old Town Bridge Tower. The building material consists of large sandstone blocks. Niches were built into the tower, for which monumental statues were probably planned but were never carried out. The tower underwent extensive repairs from 1874 to 1879 under the direction of architect Joseph Mocker.
TIP: While you’re in the area, don’t miss nearly Kampa Island and the Čertovka Canal, or the Karel Zeman interactive museum, which will entertain young and old alike.
Address
Karlův most
110 00 Praha 1
Nearest stop
TRAM Malostranské náměstí
METRO Malostranská
Opening hours
daily 9:00 – 20:30
Admission price list
Category
Regular admission
with the Prague Visitor Pass