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Legion Bridge

Legion Bridge is a historic bridge over the Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic, named after the Czechoslovak Legion. It opened on 14 June 1901.

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Legion Bridge

Most Legií
The bridge in 2007
Coordinates50°04′53″N 14°24′36″E / 50.08128°N 14.41011°E / 50.08128; 14.41011
CrossesVltava
LocalePrague, Czech Republic
Named forCzechoslovak Legion
Characteristics
MaterialStone (granite, syenite, sandstone, quarry stone)
Total length343,45 m
Width16.4 m (54 ft)
History
ArchitectAntonín Balšánek, Jiří Soukup, Josef Janů
Constructed byGregersen, Budapest
Construction start1898
Construction end1901
Opened14 June 1901 (1901-06-14)
ReplacesMost císaře Františka I.
Location
Interactive map of Legion Bridge

Legion Bridge (Czech: Most Legií) is a historic bridge over the Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic, named after the Czechoslovak Legion. It opened on 14 June 1901.1

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References

  1. "Před 115 lety byl zprovozněn pražský most Legií". Deník (in Czech). 13 June 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
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