Architectural study
Discover how the tower anchors the Charles Bridge.
Understand the strategic and symbolic layout designed by Petr Parléř.
Overview
Staroměstská mostecká věž stands as one of the most remarkable examples of civil Gothic architecture worldwide. Commissioned by Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century and designed by the renowned Petr Parléř, this structure served as a ceremonial triumphal arch for Czech kings on their coronation route. Visitors can climb 138 stairs to reach a gallery that offers exceptional panoramic views of the city. Beyond its architecture, the tower features rich symbolic details, including the personal emblem of Wenceslas IV, the kingfisher, carved in stone on the facade and painted on the passage vaults. Local legends suggest that only those with a pure and just spirit can spot all five hidden stone kingfishers adorning the exterior.
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
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| Category | Cultural and Historic | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy primary | Monument | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Cultural and Historic > Memorial Site > Monument | Unavailable |
| Operating status | Unknown | Unavailable |
| Address | Křižovnické náměstí 193/2, 110 00 Praha, CZ | Unavailable |
| Phones | +420224220569 | Unavailable |
| Emails | Unavailable | |
| Websites | http://www.prague.eu/qf/cs/ramjet/objekt/mista/197/staromestska-mostecka-vez | Unavailable |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.086215, 14.413490 | Unavailable |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e0509ae | Unavailable |
| GERS ID | 0c775fbb-6873-42cc-8d35-3f3e0e8059c5 | Unavailable |
| Overture confidence | 0.990015534758568 | Unavailable |
| AI agents | Admin | Unavailable |
| Profile status | Listed | Unavailable |
| Managed by | inHotel | Unavailable |
| Last updated | Unavailable |
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 Facebook | 113394615418383 | https://www.facebook.com/113394615418383 | Unavailable |
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| Attribute | Value | Classification | Evidence |
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| Czechia | H3 cell: 801ffffffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Prague | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Capital City of Prague | H3 cell: 8f1e3541e32a2ec | Unavailable | |
| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | Unavailable | |
| Křižovnické náměstí | H3 cell: 8a1e3541e057fff | Unavailable | |
| 0.56 | Somewhat Walkable | Unavailable | |
| 0.95 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | Unavailable | |
| 1.00 | Acoustic Baseline (>=300m from major road) | Unavailable |
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| Origin | Air distance (m) |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Lesser Town | 149 |
| Josefov | 308 |
| New Town | 534 |
| Holešovice | 647 |
| Smíchov | 678 |
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Historical reflection
Connect with the legacy of Charles IV and Wenceslas IV.
View the original statues of the kings adorning the facade.
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Examine world-class examples of civil Gothic craftsmanship.
Observe the precise stone carving techniques from the 14th century.
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