Halting the Royal Way
“Reconstruction may shut down Charles Bridge this summer
“Even a hard-boiled bridge needs periodic structural repairs, and one planned soon will likely challenge Prague at the height of the summer tourist crush — though City Hall seems eager to downplay to what extent.
“The city is at odds with itself over a massive restoration of the span that could begin as early as next month. Jiří Toman, director of Prague City Hall's investment department, says if he has his way, the bridge would to be closed to foot traffic during at least some of the repairs, which are expected to stretch over 16 months during the next two years. … He says that parts of the bridge will have limited access during construction.” (more)
I’m curious to see how they would limit the access to “part of” the bridge.
In other news, personally I may start boycotting Charles Bridge, due to the legend mentioned in the same article as above:
“Legend has it that when Emperor Charles IV decided to build Charles Bridge in 1357, he asked Czech villages to send eggs to Prague to mix into the mortar and make the foundations stronger. One overzealous village misunderstood and sent hard-boiled eggs. That's why, as the story goes, the bridge is so sturdy and has lasted so long.”
A bridge of eggs… Creepy.
“Even a hard-boiled bridge needs periodic structural repairs, and one planned soon will likely challenge Prague at the height of the summer tourist crush — though City Hall seems eager to downplay to what extent.
“The city is at odds with itself over a massive restoration of the span that could begin as early as next month. Jiří Toman, director of Prague City Hall's investment department, says if he has his way, the bridge would to be closed to foot traffic during at least some of the repairs, which are expected to stretch over 16 months during the next two years. … He says that parts of the bridge will have limited access during construction.” (more)
I’m curious to see how they would limit the access to “part of” the bridge.
In other news, personally I may start boycotting Charles Bridge, due to the legend mentioned in the same article as above:
“Legend has it that when Emperor Charles IV decided to build Charles Bridge in 1357, he asked Czech villages to send eggs to Prague to mix into the mortar and make the foundations stronger. One overzealous village misunderstood and sent hard-boiled eggs. That's why, as the story goes, the bridge is so sturdy and has lasted so long.”
A bridge of eggs… Creepy.
posted by Jenny H. at 11:25
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sounds delicious. :)
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