Prague Architecture & Bridges

Prague stands out among the older European cities because it was never bombed or damaged during either of the World Wars.  Prague has survived the Napoleonic Wars, Nazi invasion and rule, and the domination of the Communists.  It's streets, monuments, and buildings stand mostly as they have for hundreds of years.  After WWII when the communists dominated the city, there was widespread neglect.  But everything was preserved and the city has been restored since the fall of communism.  Prague is a wonderful fabric of architectural styles spanning hundreds of years.

Because the city is divided by a river, bridges are also critical to the life of the city.  There are many and each one is unique.  The rive also changes levels as it passes through Prague, so there are mini dams spaced along the river to provide stable pools where boats can run.  There appeared to be a lock or set of locks along one edge of the river, but we didn't have time to explore that.

In the photo album for this post there are various shots of buildings and bridges that caught my eye, and this set of photos gives a good representation of what you see in Prague.