Charles IV statue

Name: Charles IV statue
Address: Křižovnické nám., 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia, Staré Město, Czech

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About Charles IV statue

Společnost zapsaná v obchodním rejstříku vedeném Městským soudem v Praze odd. B, vl. 23670.

Usnesením 37/126 ze dne 17.5.2018 rozhodlo Zastupitelstvo hlavního města Prahy o transformaci příspěvkové organizace Pražská informační služba na akciovou společnost.
Prague City Tourism je akciová společnost založená s výše uvedeným účelem

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Address :	Křižovnické nám., 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Website :	http://www.prague.eu/cs/objekt/mista/1873/socha-karla-iv%3Fback%3D1
Categories :	Historical landmark , Tourist attraction ,
City :	Staré Město

Křižovnické nám., 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

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C	Captain Bontekoe on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nothing too exciting, statue as a statue, but a stroll over the bridge was lovely in today's sunny weather
A	Absolutely Kebab on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Did you know that Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, had a long and successful reign? That the Empire he ruled from Prague expanded, and his subjects lived in peace and prosperity? That when he died, the whole Empire mourned, and more than 7,000 people accompanied him on his last procession? Did you also know that the heir to the throne of the flourishing Empire was Charles' son, Wenceslas IV, whose father had prepared him for this moment all his life? But did you also know that Wenceslas did not take after his father, and neglected affairs of state for more f r i v o l o u s p u r s u i t s? Did you know he even failed to turn up for his own coronation as Emperor, which did little to endear him to the Pope, and that Wenceslas "the Idle" did not impress the Imperial nobility either? Did you know that many difficulties mounted, until the nobles, exasperated by the inaction of their ruler, turned for help to his half-brother, King Sigismund of Hungary? That Sigismund decided on a radical solution - he kidnapped the King to force him to abdicate, then took advantage of the ensuing disorder to gain greater power for himself? Did you know that he invaded Bohemia with a massive army and began pillaging the territories of the King's allies?
J	Jayant Ganguly on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Important landmark where most day-tour groups assemble.
R	Rose Vidovix-Unsworth on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You cannot understand Prague nor its history if you dont know a little about Charles IV.
R	Richard Jones on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's the start of a great bridge.
M	Maria-Christina Smyrnaiou on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ every nice trip starts with a "let's meet at the statue if Charles and walk across the Charles Bridge".
m	macedonboy on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This monument stands in tribute to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV. Created for the 500th anniversary of the founding year of Charles University, this Neo-Gothic sculpture has a tower acting as a pedestal topped with a sculpture of the smiling Charles wearing his imperial regalia. Around the tower, below the emperor are four allegorical sculptures representing I think the four original faculties of the university, theological, medical, legal and philosophical. Worth a look if near Charles Bridge, it’s right next to it. Very popular gathering point for tours and people sitting, so it takes a bit of patience to get a clear photo.
K	KHK_ PRAGUE on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Charles IV is considered the greatest king of the Czech Republic, and he contributed to the political, economic and cultural growth of Bohemia by using his many positions such as King of Bohemia, King of Rome, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, King of Italy, and King of Burgundy. During his reign, Charles IV also made significant contributions to the development of science and art, including establishing Prague as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and establishing the first university in Central Europe. Charles IV issued the Golden Bull, stipulating the election of the emperor of the empire, and laid the foundational principles of the empire until the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in the 19th century.