{ Prague } The Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge is a major destination for tourists, and for good reason, it is incredible. The bridge crosses the Vltava River connecting Old Town to the Lesser Quarter; the area just below Prague Castle. There are 30 statues lining the bridge, mostly of Saints. Today, many of the statues have been replaced by replicas with the originals being placed in museums around Prague.

Along with tourists the Bridge is full of artisans selling paintings,handicrafts. Street musicians and portrait makers also line the bridge. Walking across the bridge I was reminded of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence and Montmartre in Paris - in feeling, anyway.

There is a great little park just below the bridge in the Lesser Quarter. We stopped there for the girls to have some kid time and for us to get a break from the crowds. Before heading back across to Old Town, my mom treated us to a very nice lunch right next to the park. It had views of the river and bridge. It was a wonderful afternoon.