The iron bridge over the Elbe in Roudnice nad Labem

The importance of connecting Roudnice nad Labem with places across the river was already recognized by Bishop Jan of Dražice, who had a stone bridge built in 1333-1336, which was the first bridge across the Elbe ever. But let's quote from a contemporary report: "Bishop Jan sees every day the dangers that threaten in Roudnice on the Elbe River, and he wants to prevent them appropriately, he decided to build a bridge there, and since there are no masters to build a bridge on the river...