Mánes Bridge - Prague, Czech Republic - Picture Perfect Postcards on Waymarking.com

The oldest preserved photographs of historic Prague come from the early 1850s. The most significant photographers of Prague in the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century were Andreas Groll, Vilém Rupp, František Fridrich, Jindrich Eckert, Karel Bellmann, Jan Maloch, Jan Mulac, Rudolf Bruner-Dvorák, and others. Painters also existed who specialised in Prague themes; Václav Jansa (1859- 1913) and Jan Minarík (1862-1937).

This card shows a Mánes Bridge. The bridge was constructed according to design by ing. F. Mencl and ing. A. Nový, with co-operation of arch. P. Janák, V. Hofman and ing. M. Petru. Work was started by settlement of pillars on 19th June 1911. There were four bridge segmental arches and their dimensions ranged from 38 m to 42 m. The bridge deck, frames and fenders which bore the outer edge of the arch, were of reinforced concrete. Width of the bridge between the rails, including the pavement, was 15,55 m, length of the bridge was 186,55 m. The bridge was put into operation on 11th March 1914 and named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Then in 1920 it was named in the honour of Czech painter Josef Mánes (1820-1871).

Leading Czech sculptors, such as F. Bílek, J. Maratka, J. Štursa and others, participated in art decoration. On both sides of the Old-Town access road there are small fountains by academic sculptor Emil Halmon.

Physical Address: Prague, Czech Republic Related Web Site: [Web Link] Description of Postcard Location: Mánes Bridge Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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