Svatopluk Čech Bridge, Art Nouveau deck arch bridge in Prague, Czech Republic
The Svatopluk Čech Bridge spans 169 meters across the Vltava River, connecting the districts of Holešovice and Old Town with steel and stone construction.
Engineers Jiří Soukup and Václav Trča collaborated with architect Jan Koula to construct this crossing between 1905 and 1908, opening on June 6.
Four bronze sculptures by Antonín Popp stand atop glazed iron lanterns on the pillars, accompanied by torchbearers and Prague coat of arms creatures.
The bridge surface measures 16 meters in width and accommodates both vehicle traffic and tram lines crossing the Vltava River in central Prague.
The original roadway incorporated wooden planks from Australian Jarrah trees, which were later replaced due to their slippery nature in wet conditions.
Location: Holešovice
Location: Old Town
Location: Prague 1
Location: Prague
Inception: 1908
Architects: Jan Koula, Jiří Soukup
Official opening: June 6, 1908
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Length: 169 m
Longest Span: 53.1 m
Width: 16 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 50.09302,14.41706
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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