The legendary construction of the bridge began in 1357, the date of the Foundation of the bridge was offered by the astrologers, who argued that any structure established in that day. will stand for many centuries. Six centuries laterCharles bridgeconnecting the two parts of the city became a famous tourist attractionPrague. On the bridge was held jousting and fairs were held. Just before the bridge was used by the kings and their entourage, entourage, ordinary people later, access was available but for a fee. Charles bridge is decorated with figures of saints, which produced well-known sculptors in XVIIвеке. One of the figures belongs to Jan Nepomuckeho - the priest to whom the confession came the wife of king Vaclav the Fourth, the king asked the priest to reveal to him the sins which are repented of his wife. But the priest, John of Nepomuk had not opened the secrets of the confessional, and for this he paid with his life. Him after the execution was dumped in the river from the Charles bridge. Today there is a popular belief, if you touch the figure of John of Nepomuk with his left hand, then wishes and hopes come true. Since 1974, the bridge became a pedestrian. Since that time, the bridge is a favorite place of local artists, sellers of Souvenirs. The bridge offers a beautiful view on Prague. Charles bridge has survived in its history, not one flood. But still continues to stand intact. Having visited this wonderful city Prague, Czech Republic, you should definitely visit Charles bridge with its unusual beauty and rich history.
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