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People wearing medieval costumes take part in a two-day re-enactment of crowning celebrations from September 2, 1347 when Charles IV was crowned the King of Bohemia, at Charles Bridge on September 3, 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic. 2016 is the 700th anniversary of Charles IV's birth and is marked with commemorative events in Prague and around the Czech Republic. Charles IV, of the Luxembourg dynasty, was the German King, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor from 1335 until his death in 1378. In this day Charles IV is still regarded as the “father of the country” in the Czech Republic. During his reign Prague became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. (Photo by Matej Divizna/Getty Images)
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