Charles Bridge and Prague Castle - Prague, Czech Republic
N 50° 05.188 E 014° 24.705
33U E 457917 N 5548410
Quick Description: This Czechoslovak 100 Crown bank note depicts Gothic Charles Bridge together with the Prague Castle which creates a world-famous panorama yearly visited by millions of tourists from all over the world...
Location: Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Date Posted: 3/20/2012 3:47:32 PM
Waymark Code: WME1BN
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Long Description:
This Czechoslovak 100 Crown bank note depicts Gothic Charles Bridge together with the Prague Castle which creates a world-famous panorama yearly visited by millions of tourists from all over the world.
Charles Bridge (In Czech: Karluv most) over the Vltava (Moldau) river is the oldest bridge in the city, built between the 14th and 15th century, and it spans the river with 16 pillars. It is lined with statues and lamps and this scenery together with the Gothic bridge towers on both ends makes the Charles Bridge a breathtaking historical monument. There is no better place in Prague for a walk in the evening.
Prague's Castle (Pražský hrad) - it is a huge architectonical complex that includes palaces, churches, ministries, and the St. Vitus Cathedral towering above everything else. Prague Castle is a castle where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept here. Prague Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world (according to Guinness Book of Records the biggest ancient castle) at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide.
