History
Charles Bridge
Karlův most
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h here
Begun in 1357 under Charles IV, this Gothic bridge links the Old Town and Malá Strana. Thirty Baroque statues line its parapets.
Good to know
An open public place – free and accessible at any hour; the museums and towers around it keep shorter hours.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Charles Bridge?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Charles Bridge?
- It isn't seasonal, but opening days and hours change through the year, so check before you go.
- How much time do you need at Charles Bridge?
- Allow about 1 h on site, plus travel.
- How far is Charles Bridge from Prague?
- It's in Prague itself, about 2 km from the Old Town Square.
- What else is near Charles Bridge?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Infant Jesus of Prague, 1 km; St. Wenceslas Vineyard, 1 km and Prague Castle, 1 km (straight-line distances).