Which river is crossed by the Charles Bridge in Prague?

The river crossed by Charles Bridge in Prague is the Vltava.

Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge linking Prague’s Old Town with the Lesser Town beneath Prague Castle. Construction began in 1357 under King Charles IV and was completed in the early 15th century, replacing the flood-damaged Judith Bridge. It was originally known as Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge; the name Charles Bridge became common later.

The Vltava is the Czech Republic’s longest river, flowing northward through Bohemia before joining the Elbe at Mělník. In Prague, it passes landmarks including Vyšehrad, the National Theatre and the historic city centre. The bridge itself is about 516 metres long and has 16 arches.

A common mix-up is choosing the Elbe, because the Vltava eventually flows into it. The Danube and Oder are separate major European rivers. Charles Bridge’s thirty statues are another famous feature, though most of the originals have been replaced by replicas to protect them from weathering.