Mánes Bridge (Mánesuv most) from Charles Bridge

The Mánes Bridge (1911-1916) connects Aleš Embankment (Alšovo nábřeží) and Rudolfinum with Lesser Quarter (Malá Strana). It is named after the Czech painter Josef Mánes (1820–1871).

Building the Mánes Bridge took three years and it was completed in the same year when World War I started, in 1914. It is made of concrete and represents the spirit of Modernism in Prague. The Mánes bridge was designed by Alois Nový, František Mencl and Mečislav Petrů. It is 186 m long and 16 m wide. It has four segmental arches.

Photo 113, Sept 2008

Mánes bridge, detail from 519

Photo 519d, Sept 2008