Legion Bridge, Road-rail bridge in Old Town, Czech Republic
Legion Bridge is a road and tram bridge crossing the Vltava River, connecting Prague 1 and Prague 5 districts with a construction of stone and iron spanning several hundred meters. The structure carries vehicle traffic, streetcars, and pedestrians, serving as a vital transportation artery through the city.
Architects Antonín Balšánek and Jiří Soukup designed this link, which opened on June 14, 1901, to improve connectivity between Old Town and Malá Strana. The structure arose during a period when the Czech lands sought independence, and new infrastructure became a symbol of that transformation.
The bridge bears the name of Czech resistance to Austro-Hungarian rule and holds deep meaning for the city's identity. Walking across it, you sense how this crossing represents more than just practical connection—it marks a moment of national pride that locals continue to recognize.
The bridge is open around the clock for pedestrians and offers pathways on both sides for safe crossing over the river. The best way to experience it is on foot, allowing you to pause and take in the views of the water and surrounding Old Town at your own pace.
The bridge features decorative stonework that goes beyond mere function, showing that early 20th-century engineers thought about beauty as well. These ornaments are visible from most viewpoints and remind visitors that engineering works can be both practical and pleasing to the eye.
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