It is the only bridge in Prague designed and built entirely in the Art Nouveau style.
The bridge was originally named Svatopluk Čech Bridge after the famous Czech writer.
During the Nazi occupation, the bridge was renamed Mendelssohn Bridge to honor the German composer Felix Mendelssohn.
The structure rests on three parabolic steel arches spanning the river.
The bronze statues on the pillars are officially titled 'Victories' and were cast by the sculptor Antonín Popp.
It was one of the first bridges in Prague to be constructed using iron rather than stone.
The bridge's design successfully survived the massive Vltava floods of 2002 without significant structural damage.
Czech Bridge, historically known as Čechův most, is an Art Nouveau arch bridge crossing the Vltava River in Prague. Completed in 1908, it is the shortest bridge in the city, measuring 169 meters in length. It stands out for being the only bridge in Prague built in the Art Nouveau style. The structure features distinctive cast-iron pillars adorned with bronze statues of winged Victories, known as Nike, created by sculptors Antonín Popp and Ludvík Wurzel. Its construction utilizes a unique triple-hinged arch design. The bridge connects the Prague Jewish Quarter with the Letná neighborhood. It remains a critical functional link for both local traffic and pedestrians.
From the riverbank on the Old Town side looking toward the bridge with the Letná hill in the background.
Visit at dusk to see the iron arches illuminated against the city skyline.
Walk across the bridge to access the Letná Park stairs for an elevated view of the Vltava.
Check for occasional film crews, as the bridge's historic aesthetic makes it a popular location for period cinematography.
Do not attempt to climb the bridge pillars, as they are historic monuments and strictly off-limits.
