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Ass. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD

Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to Prague,Czech Republic

1Europe and Czech RepublicESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

PragueDue to its geographic location in central Europe, the city is easily accessible from any place in the world. The Czech Republic has 10.5 million inhabitants and the territory covers 78,864 km2.

In June 2004, the Czech Republic joined the European Union.

Europe and Czech RepublicESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

PragueESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

Prague has ahistory going back one thousand years.

It has been the seat of kings and emperors and today is the seat of the Czech President.

It is the city with mysterious atmosphere. The capital city of Czech Republic

Prague points of interestESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZPrague CastleCharles BridgeThe Venue InterContinental HotelOld Town SquareThe Municipal HouseThe Venue

InterContinental Hotel

ESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZParizska Street, Prague 1 Old Town

General informationClimate: continental. Spring mild and breezy, pleasant summer, with maximum temperatures around 27-28 C.Official language: Czech, fluent English and German in tourist facilities. Currency: Czech Crown (CZK). Time zone: TIME CET (GMT +1), summer time: CET +1 (GMT +2)VISA policy: the Czech Republic has been a member of the European Union since 2004. Inhabitants of the European Union require a passport or other form of valid identification in order to enter the country. The Municipal HouseThe Gala Dinner Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7.30 p.m.The Municipal House is rightly a national cultural monument.

Experience the unique atmosphere of our superb concerts, balls and fashion shows, or with your friends enjoy the majesty of lounges and restaurants.ESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

PragueESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZThe historical centre of the city, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1992, covers 8,66 km2. It consists of the districts of Vyehrad, Prague Castle, the Old Town including Josefov, the Lesser Quarter, Hradany and the New Town.

The Prague Castle and Charles BridgeESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

The Prague Castle, a symbol of Czech statehood, has been the dominant point of Prague for over a thousand years. The unique complex of palaces, churches and other buildings with diverse architecture offers a cross-section of Czech history. Charles Bridge across the Vltava river was completed in 1402. Prague has become thanks to the stone bridge an important stop on the European trade routes.

The Old Town Square

ESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

Its the historical square of Prague. Besides the Old Town Hall and the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, close to the great Baroque church of St. Nicholas and the Kinsky Palace. The symbol of the square is the Astronomical Clock, dating back to 1410.

Wenceslas SquareESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

The most famous square of the city is Wenceslas Square, full of people night and day with a wide range of shops, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and casinos.

The National Museum dominates Wenceslas Square, opened in 1890 at the height of the fervor of the Czech National Revival movement.

Prague THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS

The Old Town and Old Jewish QuarterThe Little QuarterThe Petrin HillThe National TheatreESSKA AFAS 2014 Prague, CZAss. Prof. Milan HANDL, MD, PhD, Prague, CZ

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