WELCOME RECEPTION

Sunday, June 16, 18:00–19:30

Welcome reception will be provided at the symposium

venue in the foyer of the meeting hall.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF PRAGUE & SOCIAL DINNER

Tuesday, June 18

Sightseeing tour of Prague & Social dinner are not included in the registration fee.

Tickets can be purchased for 1650 CZK (60 EUR).

Please, make the reservation in advance at kinc@amca.cz or at the registration desk until Tuesday, June 18, 10:00.

Sightseeing Tour of Prague, 17:30 – 19:30

Meeting point: 17:30, symposium venue

Places of interest:

Hradčanské Square, South Gardens of the Prague Castle,

Prague Castle, Cathedral of St. Vitus at Prague Castle,

Nerudova Street, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, etc. 

Charles Bridge

The oldest Prague bridge built in place of Judita’s Bridge that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. The Stone or Prague

Bridge renamed Charles Bridge in 1870, was founded by Charles IV in 1357. According to the latest research the construction was started by Master Otto and finished by Peter Parler in 1402. Both ends of the bridge are fortified by towers (Lesser Town Bridge Tower, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928 thirty sculptures and sculptural groups of the saints were gradually set on the bridge piers (M. Braun, F. M. Brokof, etc.). The bridge is 515 meters long and 10 meters wide.

Prague Castle

A national cultural monument, the symbol of more than a millennium of development of the Czech state. Since its foundation in the last quarter of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughout the past eleven centuries. It is a monumental complex of ecclesiastical, fortification, residential and office buildings representing all architectural styles and periods, surrounded by three castle courtyards and covering 45 hectares. Originally it was the residence of the princes and kings of Bohemia. Since 1918 it has been the seat of the President.