Author: Lubor Matěj

Publisher: iPublishing, spol. s r. o.

Published: 2023-04-01

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 8090648223

Experience the wonder and beauty of the the world`s largest open-air gallery - Prague’s Charles Bridge like never before. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through time and art with our audio-visual smartphone-friendly guide. Our guides are unlike anything you've seen before! Key Features: 🔎 Comprehensive guide to the sculptures of Charles Bridge.🎨 Fascinating stories behind the Baroque sculptures and their creators.😇 Lives of the saints and what they are patron saints of. 🎵 Audio commentary for each sculpture.*) 🔷 User-friendly design for easy navigation on smartphones. 🎥 More than 70 stunning pictures. As you stroll along the bridge, you'll find that most of the statues are those of saints who can serve as intercessors in specific situations in life. Our guide provides information on which saints to turn to for help in finding lost items, happy marriages, safe travels, hopeless situations and many more. Discover these fascinating facts and more in our guide optimized for mobile viewing. Our guide feels more like a sleek app than a traditional e-book. ❓ Did you know that Saint John of Nepomuk, the statue of whom is the most famous statue on Charles Bridge and has been replicated over 60,000 times around the world, did not actually live the life of a saint. ❓Or that Saint Wenceslaus, known from the carol "Good King Wenceslas," has three depictions on the bridge ❓But it's not just the saints that have fascinating stories about them. The Turk sculpture on the Prague Bridge, which guards Christian captives, is ironically the most popular statue for domestic visitors. ❓Find out why and understand the meaning behind the proverb "He stood there like a Turk on the (Prague) Bridge". ⭕️ Charles Bridge, the iconic structure of Prague, which has been on the UNESCO list for more than thirty years, is not only the most famous building in Central Europe, but also the largest outdoor gallery with more than 30 sculptures and 70 figures. Our guide is designed to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed, so we've selected 10 + 2 amazing sculptures for you. ❗️Our guide is designed for reading on a smartphone screen and includes 55 audio commentaries *) for added convenience. Interactive links make navigation a breeze, and underlined text links lead to different sections of the guide, including lists of sculptures, statues, sculptors, and donors.Our guide is designed to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed, so we've selected 10 + 2 amazing sculptures for you. Experience the Charles Bridge like never before and create unforgettable memories with our guide. Unlock the full experience and download our sample today! *) Audio commentaries are included in the GOLD and BLUE editions