Judith Bridge (Judithin most) was the precursor to the famous Charles Bridge in Prague. It was constructed in 1170 and named after Queen Judith of Thuringia, the wife of King Vladislaus I. Unfortunately, it was heavily damaged and eventually destroyed by a flood in 1342.
How it looked like:
- Romanesque design: The bridge was built in the Romanesque style, characterized by semi-circular arches and robust, functional architecture.
- Stone construction: It was a stone bridge, one of the earliest of its kind north of the Alps.
- Arched span: It likely featured 15–20 arches, similar in number and proportion to what we now see with Charles Bridge, though on a narrower and more primitive scale.
- Towers: It had defensive towers at both ends, likely much simpler than the Gothic Old Town Bridge Tower we now admire on Charles Bridge.
- Functionality over aesthetics: Compared to Charles Bridge’s decorative baroque statues, Judith Bridge was more about practicality and strength.
What remains today:
- The lower part of the Old Town Bridge Tower (on the Old Town side of Charles Bridge) is believed to contain remnants of the Judith Bridge’s structure.
- ayrıca görebilirsin stonework integrated into nearby buildings or underground vaults along the riverbanks near Charles Bridge.
Would you like a drawing or artistic recreation of what Judith Bridge might have looked like? I can generate a visual for you.
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Such a fascinating piece of Prague’s history! I had no idea that before the famous Charles Bridge, there stood the Judith Bridge—built in the 12th century and once a major stone structure in Central Europe. It’s incredible that you can still see remnants like the Judith Tower and some of the original arches. Definitely worth a visit for history lovers.
Is there a guided tour or specific time of day when these remains are best visible or explained in more detail?