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Old Town Bridge Tower


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 180 attractions in Prague
Traveler Description:
On the Old Town side of Charles Bridge, this Gothic tower built in 1373 is flanked by sculptures of St Vitus and Charles IV. Open to the public,it...... more » On the Old Town side of Charles Bridge, this Gothic tower built in 1373 is flanked by sculptures of St Vitus and Charles IV. Open to the public,it offers excellent views of the Old Town and the Vltava River to visitors who climb the narrow staircase. The tower once displayed the heads of twelve Protestant leaders executed in 1621, and was also the site of the final conflict of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). « less
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Attraction type: Lookout, Architectural building, Historic site, Landmark/point of interest
Address: U Karlova mostu Prague 110 00
Czech Republic

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5 of 5 stars
JK01   136 contributions
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 24, 2007

The tower is an easy climb and offers fantastic views in all directions. Half-way up, there is a short movie about the history of the region. A traveler's time is probably better spent by not stopping to watch. The climb is surprisingly easy, especially for such an old structure. The steps are wide and not very steep. From the top,... more

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5 of 5 stars
よっち   791 contributions
Kitakyushu, Japan
Mar 31, 2009

ガイドブックには「旧市街橋塔」と書かれています。カレル橋のたもと、旧市街側に建っています。塔の上から、カレル橋とプラハ城... more

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5 of 5 stars
1998RS   44 contributions
千葉
Mar 27, 2009

カレル橋の両端の塔のうち旧市街側の塔は有料で登ることができ、ここからの眺めは最高です。てっぺんの展望スポットよりも狭くて... more

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4 of 5 stars
そばかす小町   15 contributions
愛知
Feb 19, 2009

カレル橋の手前にある塔です。ここからは、カレル橋の向こうにプラハ城が綺麗に見えます。私が行った時は、橋が工事中で残念だっ... more

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U Karlova mostu, Prague 110 00, Czech Republic