Statue of Saint Christopher, Charles Bridge
Statue of Saint Christopher, Charles Bridge, Religious statue at Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
The Statue of Saint Christopher stands on the south side of Charles Bridge, depicting the saint carrying Jesus Christ on his shoulder while crossing water.
Emanuel Max created the statue in 1857 following a commission by Václav Wanek, the portreeve of Prague, with funding collected through public donations.
Saint Christopher represents protection for travelers, drivers, and swimmers, making the statue particularly meaningful on this frequently crossed medieval bridge.
The statue remains in its original position at coordinates 50.0864601, 14.4110666, allowing visitors to locate it among the numerous sculptures on Charles Bridge.
A previous design for this location, intended as a marble tribute to Charles VI by Matthias Braun in 1720, never materialized before Emanuel Max's version.
Website: http://kralovskacesta.cz/cs/prohlidka/objekty/socha-sv-krystofa.html
GPS coordinates: 50.08646,14.41107
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:23
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