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Title
Bridges Of Prague
Artist
Kasia Bitner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most) but has been "Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This "solid-land" connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.
The bridge is 621 metres (2,037 ft) long and nearly 10 metres (33 ft) wide, following the example of the Stone Bridge in Regensburg, it was built as a bow bridge with 16 arches shielded by ice guards. It is protected by three bridge towers, [[Malá Strana Bridge Tower] two] of them on the Lesser Quarter side and one on the Old Town side, the Old Town Bridge Tower. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas.
Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 14th largest city in the European Union and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million. The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich history. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras, Prague was the capital of the kingdom of Bohemia and the main residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably of Charles IV (r. 1346–1378). It was an important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.
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August 5th, 2018
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Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Nina Prommer for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group ART - It Is Good For You!
Bradenton, FL - United States
Hi Kasia, Prague is a beautiful city - love this vista of the bridges. Great work. Best, Sharon LF
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Skyline Photos Of America for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group The Weekenders!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Robyn King for featuring my "Bridges Of Prague" in the group The World We See Group!
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Thornwood, NY - United States
Extraordinary composition, Kasia! There are so many points of interesting in this remarkable capture...just excellent! L/F
Wrentham, Ma - United States
Stunning image! I love the depth in this scene as well as the light and color. like/fav
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Jan Mulherin for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group Art for Ever with You!
Leeds, ME - United States
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art for Ever with You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2018 October: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. If the activity is allowed, your image will also be posted to our group Google+ page. Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (October 14, 2018)
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Jim Williams for featuring my "Bridges Of Prague" in the group WHAT Interrobang 1 a day!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Frozen In Time Fine Art Photography for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group Your Very Best Photography!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Johanna Humerinta for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group Imagination- Artistry- Creativity!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Darren Fisher for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group Water Water Water!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Nina Prommer for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group ART - It Is Good For You!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you John M Bailey for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group Images That Excite You!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Colette V Hera for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group Water Reflections Photography!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Judy Vincent for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group USA Photographers ONLY!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Taikan Nishimoto for featuring my "Bridges of Prague" in the group The Best 30000 Artworks!
Greenwich, CT - United States
Wonderful photograph of the bridges of Prague, spanning the Vltava River, with great colors, light, and perspective, Kasia! F/L
Niceville, Fl - United States
Outstanding! How'd you get this without the bridge covered with tourists? I loved it there. l/f/t
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