The Flat Bridge
Ná mě &scaron nad Oslavou-Zá mek, Cesky Krumlov
Description:
Plaschevoy, or Zamkovy, bridge is part of the architectural complex of the Grand Upper Castle of Czech Krumlov. This unique structure is an arched corridor of 3 floors, standing on massive stone pillars and connecting the 4th and 5th courtyards of the castle. The stone bridge was built in the 18th century on the site of a wooden drawbridge of the 15th century.
The castle gallery with the gardens is connected by the main passage. There is another transition that connects the masquerade hall with the theater. The bridge is decorated with sculptures of Saints Wenceslas, Jan of Nepomuk, Antonin of Padua, Felix, made in the Baroque style.
Today, the three-storey bridge is a special and interesting attraction of the city.