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Sight Old Town / Malá Strana, Prague

Charles Bridge

A sight in Old Town / Malá Strana, Prague, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Charles Bridge in Old Town / Malá Strana, Prague
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Why go

14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 Baroque statues over the Vltava.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Prague, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Jewish Museum in Prague and Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Town / Malá Strana
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Prague, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jewish Museum in Prague

    Synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, on one combined ticket.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock

    Main square with Týn Church and the medieval clock that performs on the hour.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Café Louvre

    Grand first-floor café open since 1902, once frequented by Kafka and Einstein.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Prague Castle

    Vast castle complex with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    U Fleků

    Brewpub pouring its own dark lager since 1499, with a large beer garden.

    Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lokál Dlouhá

    Long beer hall serving tank Pilsner Urquell and Czech classics like svíčková.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Charles Bridge is a stop on our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Prague

Another curated sight in Prague. See the full Prague guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Prague run from 2°C in January to 27°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Charles Bridge itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Prague from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Prague weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Coordinates
50.08648, 14.41144
Destination
Prague, Czechia

Charles Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Charles Bridge?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Charles Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Charles Bridge?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Cross at sunrise for an empty bridge.

Is Charles Bridge free?

Yes, we list Charles Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Charles Bridge?

Charles Bridge is at Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia, in Old Town / Malá Strana. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Charles Bridge?

Charles Bridge appears on Prague, Vienna & Budapest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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