Manes Bridge

Manes Bridge serves as a vital transit link across the Vltava River, connecting the Rudolfinum area on the east bank to the historic Lesser Quarter. Designed by architect Mečislav Petrů and engineers František Mencl and Alois Nový, the structure showcases early 20th-century concrete construction supported by four segmental arches. While initially known as the Archduke Bridge upon its 1914 opening, it was renamed in honor of the Czech painter Josef Mánes in 1920. Today, it stands as a functional, durable piece of local infrastructure that facilitates both road and tram travel while offering pedestrians a clear path between two of the city's most significant cultural districts. Following a comprehensive reconstruction between 1992 and 1994, which restored the original granite and concrete elements by removing problematic asphalt layers, the bridge remains a reliable way to experience the urban fabric of Prague.