In the early hours of the morning, when the city is still asleep and the autumn mist lies gently over the Vltava, Charles Bridge is at its most beautiful. The dawn casts a soft, warm light over the centuries-old stone arches, while the bridge's lanterns are still lit and cast a golden glow on the historic cobblestones.
Without any people, a rare, almost mystical picture is revealed here: silent figures, the statues as if lost in thought, the river gliding calmly under the arches, and the first pink of the day's sky shimmering above it all. The interplay of the gentle haze, the reflecting lights and the awakening morning sun lends the bridge a timeless elegance - as if it is holding its breath for a moment.
In this tranquillity, Charles Bridge becomes a living symbol of the city: a place full of history, full of magic and full of countless stories that resonate in the stones. A moment that shows why Prague is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe - especially when the new day is just beginning.
Jiri Viehmann - photographer with a passion for nature, travelling and the beauty of the world.
Jiri Viehmann is a passionate nature and travel photographer who uses his camera to capture the diversity and beauty of our planet in impressive images. His works tell stories of quiet moments in the..
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