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Old Town Bridge Tower
Old Town Bridge Tower (Staromestska mostecka vez) is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with excellent interior viewing room. Inside the tower is an exhibition of old musical instruments from the National Museum collections but main interest is the 138-step climb to the roof, for amazing views across the river. Exterior is decorated with three sculptures - figure of St Vitus, King Charles and Wenceslas IV.
During repair work on the tower's roof, two mysterious signs were discovered. The text of these signs forms a palindrome (without spaces between the words) and is thought to be a spell for strength and power.
Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 Mar, 10.00-19.00 Apr–May, 10.00-22.00 June–Sept, 10.00–19.00 Oct, 10.00-17.00 Nov–Feb
Location: Krizovnicke namesti, Prague 1 (Charles Bridge)
Admission: 50 CZK (reduced 40 CZK)
Old Town Bridge Tower
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- July 8, 2007
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Heralding the entrance to the Charles Bridge, and guarding any approach from either side is the blackened and aged looking Bridge Tower.
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