We opted to go up the lesser tower bridge so we could get a great view of the Charles bridge from above. The stairs are quite steep, but with the climb if you can do it. The view towards the bridge captures just how busy it can be.

The beautiful and historic Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River is flanked by 2 impressive bridge towers with the Lesser Town Bridge Tower on the Mala Strana (Lesser Town) side. The taller gothic Tower dates back to 1464 and the shorter adjacent tower was originally built in the 12th century. The climb to the top is worth the effort as it provides great views of the Charles Bridge and river as well as of nearby Prague Castle. The cost is approximately US$8 to climb although you can pay US$12 for a combo ticket that includes entrance to the Old Town Bridge Tower on the other side of the river. Best photos from the top of the tower are late in the day when the sun is at your back. However, the tower is most magical when it is illuminated at night. At night, the view from the Charles Bridge of the Tower and St Nicholas Church behind in the Lesser Town is jaw dropping stunning.

One of the most evocative looking structures in Prague is the Lesser Town Bridge Tower . In my opinion Charles Bridge is the most beautiful bridge in the world and either side of this bridge are two stunning looking towers ,Old Town Bridge Tower which obviously brings you into the amazing Old Town of Prague and the Lesser Town Bridge Tower which brings you into the fascinating Mala Strana ( Lesser Town ) ,this tower which was constructed by 1466 is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the city and was constructed during the reign of King George of Podebrady . For a small fee you can purchase a combination ticket to ascend both towers ,views from Lesser Town Bridge Tower are amazing, looking over to the Old Town across this magnificent bridge that spans the wonderful Vltava River is breathtaking, staff in the tower are lovely and very helpful, add to the experience of visiting Lesser Town Bridge Tower, I've been visiting Prague every year sometimes twice a year for thirty years and this Tower plus Old Town Bridge Tower and Charles Bridge still have the same effect on me as they did when I first viewed them all those years ago ,in fact I love the views early hours of a morning when the tower with the stunning St Nicholas Church in the background beautifully illuminated as my mobile screen wallpaper, if you're planning a holiday to Prague I highly recommend you visit Lesser Town Bridge Tower, in my opinion a must go destination if you're in the Lesser Town of Prague.