Palacký Bridge, Stone road-rail bridge in Prague 2, Czech Republic
Palacký Bridge is a stone road-rail bridge spanning the Vltava River with seven segmental arches constructed from multicolored granite blocks. The structure carries both vehicle traffic and tram lines while linking New Town and Smíchov across the river.
Completed in 1878, this bridge introduced caisson foundation technology to Prague bridge construction for the first time. The method set new engineering standards that influenced how later bridges were built in the city.
The bridge bears the name of Czech nationalist thinker František Palacký and forms part of daily life for residents crossing between neighborhoods. Its presence shapes how people move through the city and how the districts relate to one another.
The bridge accommodates pedestrians, vehicles, and tram traffic, making it accessible for different types of crossing. During peak times, the structure handles heavy congestion from commuters moving between the neighborhoods.
Four mythological sculptures by Josef Václav Myslbek once adorned the bridge but suffered damage during World War II. The artworks were later relocated to Vyšehrad gardens where visitors can now see them as independent pieces.
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