Charles Bridge - 10 Sculptures You Must Know

How many times have you walked across the Charles Bridge❓ And how many statues could you name? Two? Three? That's exactly where I was. For years I walked past those stone faces and wondered who was who and why they were standing there. I was looking for a key to understanding what I was seeing - but the usual guides were either too brief or so comprehensive that I got lost in the text.

And let's be honest: when you walk through the most beautiful sculpture gallery in the open air, you want to marvel and look around - not with your head down, deciphering long paragraphs.

I decided to change that.

You know, for example...?

? St. John of Nepomuk, our celebrity among saints (he has over 60,000 statues all over the world! ), he didn't actually live as a saint and die for the faith?? One of the most prolific sculptors of the bridge (Matěj Václav Jäckel) solved his debts by secretly minting fake coins in the cellar of his house?? For ten long years, 27 severed heads of executed Czech lords hung on the Old Town Bridge Tower as a warning?? The statues act as a "helpline"? We will advise you which saint to turn to when you are looking for a happy marriage, want to find your lost keys or are in a completely hopeless situation.

What can you find in the guide?

? ️️ Stories, not bullshit: Interesting, unique and sometimes slightly tabloid facts about saints, sculptors and donors that you will finally remember.? Listen and watch: Thanks to the audio commentary, you don't have to decipher the text on the display and can fully appreciate the beauty of the bridge right in front of you. A personal intercessor tailored to your needs: A unique index of patrons for every situation. Do you need protection on the road today like St. Christopher offers? Are you looking for help in a hopeless situation at St. Jude Thaddeus? Or are you just trying in vain to find your lost keys and could use the intercession of St. Anthony? Find a saint who bears your name or understands your concerns. ❓ Become a symbol expert: We have highlighted in colour the so-called. Attributes. You'll learn to recognize a saint by the objects they hold - whether it's a unique five-pointed star halo, a baby on their shoulder, or a dragon at their feet. Have we also prepared a simple one for you? ️️ the key to identifying saints.? All in one touch: An interactive map, a clear list of sculptures and details about each artist and commissioner are available immediately "on the ground".

Stop being a tourist on the Charles Bridge. Discover the stories of its stone guardians and experience a walk you will never forget.

Lubor Matěj, Mateo Guides

Take a look also at other titles from our edition, for example the guide to the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Prague Castle or follow in the footsteps of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his music.