Charles Bridge Tower (Malá Strana)

The Charles Bridge Tower, Malá Strana side, in Prague

The Charles Bridge Tower on the Malá Strana side guards the entrance of the famous bridge, on the left bank of the Vltava. The Prague audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this Gothic work, which offers a fine viewpoint over the bridge and the town.

The tower that guards the bridge

At the end of the Charles Bridge, on the Malá Strana side, stand towers that once guarded its access. This ensemble is composed of two towers linked by a gate, including a high Gothic tower and an older and lower tower. Vestiges of the medieval fortifications, they marked the entrance of the bridge on the left bank of the Vltava and symbolised the passage towards the castle district. By climbing the Gothic tower, you reach a platform that offers a magnificent view over the Charles Bridge, its statues, the old town and the castle. It is a witness of the defensive history of Prague and a superb belvedere.

What to see

You admire the Gothic towers that guard the entrance of the Charles Bridge on the Malá Strana side, vestiges of the medieval fortifications, and you enjoy, from the platform, a magnificent view over the bridge, its statues, the old town and the castle. The tower is a superb belvedere. It is a stop for lovers of panoramas, after a climb.

Practical information

The Charles Bridge Tower on the Malá Strana side lies at the end of the bridge, on the left bank of the Vltava, in Prague, reachable on foot. The climb to the platform follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to enjoy the view on a clear day.

What can you see from the Charles Bridge Tower on the Malá Strana side?

A magnificent view over the Charles Bridge and its statues, the old town and Prague Castle; these Gothic towers once guarded the entrance of the bridge on the left bank.

Where is the Charles Bridge Tower on the Malá Strana side?

At the end of the Charles Bridge, on the Malá Strana side, in Prague, in the Czech Republic.