It serves as the main entrance to Charles Bridge - built by Peter Parlèř. Indeed a beautiful tower but I didn’t went inside to see personally because for sure the stairs are steep. It is also included in the Prague Visitor Pass
Staroměstská mostecká věž je gotický práh do Prahy Karla IV. – dílo Petra Parléře, které fungovalo stejně jako obranný bod i jako triumfální brána korunovačních průvodů mířících ke katedrále sv. Víta. Z její galerie se otevírá vytříbený pohled na město, zatímco v interiéru připomínají dějiny mostu i dramatické stopy roku 1648, kdy věž spoluurčovala osud Starého Města.
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Old Town Bridge Tower isn’t just a gateway at Charles Bridge but it is one of the most deliberate pieces of medieval propaganda ever built. It was designed as a stone manifesto for Charles IV. This tower wasn’t defensive first, it was ideological. Built in the late 14th century under Charles IV, the tower’s façade works like a visual argument From bottom to top: Earthly power → Czech kings, Divine approval → patron…
The view was very beautiful! You could see the Charles Bridge and the prague castle at the same time and especially in the evening the view of the setting sun is stunning🤩🌅 The price is a bit high, but I would say the view is worth it, especially in the evening! It seems that you can also buy the tickets in advance, however we were able to buy them directly before going up without any waiting time🕦 You should be…