Charles Bridge, Prague 1: Photos, Reviews & Location

Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.

At a glance

#3 of 19 Tourist attractions in Prague 1 #1 of 3 Bridges in Prague 1

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.3 km from the center of Prague 1

Rating breakdown

5 ★80%
4 ★15%
3 ★3%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Waiting & crowds63%
View50%
Atmosphere31%
Location19%
Price & value13%
Cleanliness6%

Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

prague.eu

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Charles Bridge?: Charles Bridge is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 298,197 reviews.
How does Charles Bridge rank in Prague 1?: Charles Bridge is #3 of 19 Tourist attractions in Prague 1 by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Charles Bridge located?: Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia — 0.3 km from the center of Prague 1.
What do visitors mention most about Charles Bridge?: Most often: waiting & crowds, view, atmosphere (from 16 recent reviews).
How can I contact Charles Bridge?: Website: prague.eu

Reviews (16)

Mira D 2023 Sep 26

Gorgeous bridge. Amazing to walk at the sunset. Music playing, street artists drawing pictures. Fab atmosphere. You can take a boat & see the bridge from the river side. Definitely one to visit when in Prague.

Anna Panizzolo 2023 Sep 22

Very beautiful bridge, connecting old town with new town. The gates at the entrance are decorated beautifully and on both sides of the bridge there are statues. On the bridge you can find a lot of street artists and small markets. Unfortunately the bridge is often very crowded and it takes you a long time to get to the other side. Would recommend to go there early in the morning or late in the evening. Definitely a sight you should not miss in Prague!

Julian McCracken 2023 Sep 22

A wonderful historical bridge that you'll find absolutely thronging with people all day. If you want to see it a little quieter, go late in the evening or early in the morning.
There are many interesting historical statues along the bridge.
Pictures are available at Picfair. com under my name.

Ahmed Reda Donia 2023 Sep 20

Exceptional bridge with lots of amazing statues on both sides and on its entrance telling much about the awesome art of this lovely city during the 18th century. I loved the view, the location in the heart of the town close to any old city land marks. You can walk 5 minutes to reach the astronomical clock.

Marie Eatwell 2023 Sep 20

Charles Bridge is timeless and elegant and has so much history attached to it.
It is iconic and special.
To walk over the bridge and see and feel everything about it is amazing.
It is romantic both in summer and winter.
There are lots of little stalls selling jewellery, photos and artists drawing portraits.
There is always some sort of music going on too.
It can be very very busy, especially on a weekend, but never any trouble or anything like that.
It is a place that you would never get tired of visiting.

Marin “SayanMk” Kolev 2023 Sep 17

A beautiful pedestrian bridge that deserves it's reputation. Good for sunsets, bad for midnight as the lights go off, best for mornings before the crowds gather. And there's almost always a crowd. A bit too expensive a visit to the towers in my views but I understand - there's enough people to pay the price, so why not. The view is worth it I guess. The short movie you can see in the basement is totally not worth it and a waste of time, unless you're there with kids.

Rina G 2023 Sep 16

Stunning iconic historical bridge. Best to visit before 8am in the morning for a peaceful walk before the tourist crowds. Some of the statues need upkeep and cleaning but are very beautiful. Ensure to put rubbish in the bins to avoid potential river pollution. Respect the native wildlife along the river banks such as the Eurasian Beavers and many ducks and aquatic animals. 🙏🩷🌿 Note: INXS filmed the video for their classic song "Never Tear us Apart" at Charles Bridge and other locations nearby.

Irene Eng 2023 Sep 16

The Times Square of Prague: very crowded but you’ve got to go.
A 600+ years old medieval stone bridge at the heart of the city, is filled with visitors and portrait painters and trinket vendors.
I’ve a dear friend named Norbert - so a photo with saint Norbert statue is a must for me. My first visit to the bridge was in 1993; old photo was taken in 1984

ML 2023 Sep 07

Charles Bridge is beautiful, unique, with many beautiful statues. With a good guide, you will learn everything about the history of the bridge. Just being on the bridge takes you back to some past times, you get some special energy. Many tourists visit it, so it gets very crowded, but it is really worth visiting. I recommend it as well as the city itself, which is impossible not to adore.

Jeremy Riley 2023 Aug 30

One of the must-see Prague landmarks with incredible gothic architecture and amazing statues lining the wide, pedestrian-only bridge. Be ready for crowds though as this is a very popular spot. The bridge leads to Prague's beautiful Lesser City with lots of small shops and traders. You can climb the towers and get a great view of the bridge and surround too.

Piuli Basu Roy Chowdhury 2023 Aug 20

Charles Bridge in Prague was a great spot to visit. We visited it on a fine morning and it was pretty crowded by that time. There were musicians and singers performing and painters making quick art. We really liked it.

Jenny Law 2023 Aug 18

It's a beautiful bridge that lured us to walk through it twice in our 3 days stay here in Prague. There are many nice statues along the bridge and we enjoy the scenery along the river. It was very pleasant walking along this bridge although there are plenty of tourists along the bridge.

Alex Siamantas 2023 Aug 13

The most famous Monument in Prague! What i came here to see from all the guides i read! It's more than 700 years old, a great piece of art! During the day, i enjoyed the river and castle views of it, during night the scene changed dramatically, seeing fewer things yet with great lights on them. It was really crowded most of the day.

Dennis Schirmer 2023 Aug 01

This city is so cool! Awesome vibe here. Cool hangouts/pubs/bars, great food, and the people are awesome! Everyone here seems to be cheerful and that is something I don’t usually find in such a touristy place. Charles Bridge is iconic and has so much to see and photograph. Lots and lots of history, and so we’ll maintained.
You can’t help but love this place!

Aaron Ochse 2023 Jun 21

One of the great bridges in the world. Stunning views of the city in all directions including the castle and cathedral. The bridge is loaded with statues and beautiful sculptures made of striking stone that pops out against the rest of the landscape. The bridge links the two historic sides of the river and is a medieval gem. It is one of the m oh at atmospheric locations anywhere. Even the large crowds barely dim the experience. Make sure to go at sunset for even more stunning views.