Dating from the 14th century, * Charles Bridge (Karluv most), Prague's most celebrated structure, links Prague Castle to Star? Mesto. For most of its 600 years, the 1,700-foot-long span has been a pedestrian promenade, though for centuries walkers had to share the concourse with horse-drawn vehicles and trolleys. Today, the bridge is filled with folks walking among artists and busking musicians.

The best times to stroll across the bridge are in early morning and again around sunset, when the crowds have thinned and the shadows are more mysterious.