{"id":1002,"date":"2021-01-13T11:15:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T11:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.aimgroupinternational.com\/2024\/sclerosiscongress\/wordpress\/?page_id=1002"},"modified":"2023-02-24T13:20:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T13:20:17","slug":"prague","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.aimgroupinternational.com\/2024\/sclerosiscongress\/prague\/","title":{"rendered":"About Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;]\n\t\t\t<!-- START Slider int REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.2.22 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_6_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" data-aimg=\"https:\/\/web.aimgroupinternational.com\/2024\/sclerosiscongress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SSC24_mobile.jpg\"  data-amobile=\"enabled\"  style=\"background:transparent;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_6_1\" style=\"\" data-version=\"6.2.22\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slides>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide data-key=\"rs-37\" data-title=\"Slide\" data-anim=\"ei:d;eo:d;s:1000;r:0;t:fade;sl:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/web.aimgroupinternational.com\/2024\/sclerosiscongress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/plugins\/revolution_slider\/public\/assets\/assets\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Slide\" title=\"About Prague\" class=\"rev-slidebg\" data-no-retina>\n<!--\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-6-slide-37-layer-2\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:c;y:m;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"w:normal;s:20,10,7,4;l:0,13,9,6;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dim=\"w:['100%','100%','100%','100%'];h:200px,106px,80px,49px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-basealign=\"slide\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:5;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/web.aimgroupinternational.com\/2024\/sclerosiscongress\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SSC24_bannerinterno.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"200\" data-c=\"fullwidth\" data-no-retina> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n-->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slides>\n\t\t\t\t<\/rs-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t\tsetREVStartSize({c: 'rev_slider_6_1',rl:[1240,1024,778,480],el:[200,768,960,720],gw:[1920,1024,778,480],gh:[200,768,960,720],type:'hero',justify:'',layout:'fullwidth',mh:\"0\"});\n\t\t\t\t\tvar\trevapi6,\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttpj;\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction revinit_revslider61() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttpj = jQuery;\n\t\t\t\t\t\trevapi6 = tpj(\"#rev_slider_6_1\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(revapi6==undefined || revapi6.revolution == undefined){\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trevslider_showDoubleJqueryError(\"rev_slider_6_1\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}else{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trevapi6.revolution({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsliderType:\"hero\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvisibilityLevels:\"1240,1024,778,480\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgridwidth:\"1920,1024,778,480\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgridheight:\"200,768,960,720\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tspinner:\"spinner0\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tperspective:600,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tperspectiveType:\"global\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teditorheight:\"200,768,960,720\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tresponsiveLevels:\"1240,1024,778,480\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tprogressBar:{disableProgressBar:true},\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnavigation: {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonHoverStop:false\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfallbacks: {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tallowHTML5AutoPlayOnAndroid:true\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t} \/\/ End of RevInitScript\n\t\t\t\tvar once_revslider61 = false;\n\t\t\t\tif (document.readyState === \"loading\") {document.addEventListener('readystatechange',function() { if((document.readyState === \"interactive\" || document.readyState === \"complete\") && !once_revslider61 ) { once_revslider61 = true; revinit_revslider61();}});} else {once_revslider61 = true; revinit_revslider61();}\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t<\/rs-module-wrap>\n\t\t\t<!-- END REVOLUTION SLIDER -->\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;chino&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story of\u00a0<strong>Prague<\/strong>\u00a0is no less turbulent than that of similarly large cities in Central Europe. It saw its first golden age under the rule of Charles IV in the 14th century.\u00a0<strong>Prague<\/strong>\u00a0was, at that time, the third largest city in Europe and witnessed something of an\u00a0explosion\u00a0in construction: the Charles University, the New Town, the Charles Bridge, and Saint Vitus Cathedral were all built during this period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the musical chairs of royal marriages and successions, the\u00a0crown\u00a0of Bohemia fell to the Habsburgs in 1526 and they ruled the country for another 400 years. Thanks to strong economic development at the beginning of the 20th century, Bohemia became the industrial hub of Austria-Hungary and factories such as \u0160koda hummed with activity. After WWI, the first Republic of Czechoslovakia was proclaimed on October 28, 1918 and\u00a0<strong>Prague<\/strong>\u00a0became its capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The good times didn\u2019t last long, for war was brewing over the border. Hitler laid claim to the Sudetenland, in Bohemia, which had a strong German community and following the German army invaded the country. Still,\u00a0<strong>Prague<\/strong>\u00a0remained relatively unscathed during the German occupation but the Americans inadvertently bombed the city in 1945, killing hundreds of residents, after somehow mistaking it for the German city of Dresden (which lies some 83 miles away).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Prague<\/strong>\u00a0suffered in much the same way as the rest of the country during harsh Soviet-imposed Communist rule, and it was here that the Velvet Revolution was born and completed in 1989. Today,\u00a0<strong>Prague<\/strong>\u00a0is indisputably a modern European city and is becoming the capital of Central Europe. Many large companies have their regional headquarters here and the city is an enticing investment location, despite being more wealthy (and therefore expensive) than many Western counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1610537328011{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe ancient splendour and beauty of Prague, a city beyond compare, left an<br \/>\nimpression on my imagination that will never fade.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8212;&#8211; Richard Wagner &#8212;&#8211;<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #b53229;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #dd9933; font-size: 14pt;\">Facts and Figures<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a01,250,000 inhabitants (+ 6 million tourists come every year)<br \/>\n<strong>Area:<\/strong>\u00a0496 sqm<br \/>\n<strong>GPS coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a050\u00b005&#8217;19&#8243;N and 14\u00b025&#8217;17&#8221; E<br \/>\n<strong>Language:<\/strong>\u00a0Czech<br \/>\n<strong>Time zone:<\/strong>\u00a0CET = GMT\/ UCT + 1<br \/>\n<strong>Guiness Book of Records:<\/strong>\u00a0The Prague Castle is the largest castle area in the world. Its three courtyards and a number of magnificent buildings cover over 7 hectares (18 acres).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Banking and Currency<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Czech monetary unit is the crown (K\u010d) and one Euro equals to \u00b1 26 Czech Crowns. Banknotes range from 100 to 5 000 K\u010d, coins from 1 to 50 K\u010d. Majority of shops, restaurant and hotels accept payment by credit card or in Euro.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #dd9933;\">Climate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prague has a continental climate: summers are very hot and winters bitterly cold.<br \/>\n\u2022 Average March temperature: 3\u00baC (37.4\u00baF)<br \/>\n\u2022 March average high: 7.8\u00baC (46\u00baF)<br \/>\n\u2022 March average low: -0.8\u00baC (30.56\u00baF)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Electricity<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Electricity in the Czech Republic is 220 volts, 50 Hz AC. Plug sockets are round with two round-pin sockets. If you are coming from the UK, Ireland or US you will need a plug converter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Insurance<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are recommended to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation but also theft and loss of personal belongings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Safety<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prague is a very safe city both to visit and in which to reside. The recent Global Peace Index (GPI), ranked the country the 10th most peaceful destination in the world. Nevertheless, petty crime does exist, and travellers should be on guard against pickpockets \u2013 especially on public transit and in crowded streets.<br \/>\nAlso, Prague taxi drivers are notorious for taking tourists for a ride \u2013 in more ways than one. Before setting off, you\u2019d do well to check the\u00a0fare, or &#8211; you simply phone a radio-operated taxi company (The AAA company number: 233 11 33 11).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Public Transportation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Advanced public transportation system includes swift and efficient metro, tram and bus connections. Tickets, valid for all means of transport, can be purchased from numerous automatic machines at all metro stations, major tram stops and newspaper kiosks. Do not forget to stamp your ticket in the yellow validator, inspections are frequent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Did you know&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The apostle parade can be seen on the Prague Astronomical Clock every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. till 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Getting to Prague<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Air<\/strong><br \/>\nPrague\u2019s location in the heart of Europe makes the city easily accessible to travellers from almost all countries. The maximum flying time from all major European cities is 2.5 hours. 52 airlines fly to 110 destinations in 42 countries from V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague, which is one of the busiest airport. There are also low cost providers. The Airport has two Terminals, Terminal 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Train<\/strong><br \/>\nPrague has several train stations, international trains are likely to arrive at the Main Railway Station (Hlavn\u00ed N\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed). There are also some international arrivals at Hole\u0161ovice Station (N\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed Hole\u0161ovice). These stations are connected to the underground line C (red line) which leads directly to the Prague Congress Centre<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Car<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can reach Prague by highway from all directions:<br \/>\n\u2022 From the North \u2013 Highway E55<br \/>\n\u2022 From the South \u2013 Highway E50<br \/>\n\u2022 From the West \u2013 Highway E50<br \/>\n\u2022 From the East \u2013 Highway E67<\/p>\n<p>The Prague Congress Centre is adjacent to the North-South Prague City Expressway \u2013\u00a0follow\u00a0the road signs for Kongresov\u00e9 centrum Praha.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Getting from the airport to the Congress Venue<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Prague Congress Centre can be easily reached by metro line C (red line) to the station \u201c<strong>Vy\u0161ehrad<\/strong>\u201d, the PCC is located just in front of the metro station. Tickets can be purchased in automatic machines at each metro station. The ticket costs 32 Czech crowns (approx. 1,3 EURO) and is valid for 90 minutes. Please note that you need to mark the ticket when you enter the metro\/tram\/bus for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From the Airport<br \/>\n<\/strong>The distance from the V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague is 15 kilometers. A taxi ride from the airport to the Prague Congress Centre will take approximately 30\u201345 minutes and costs about 25 EUR. You can also travel by public transport. Go by bus No. 119 to the underground station \u201cN\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed Veleslav\u00edn\u201d and carry on to the station \u201cMuseum\u201d. Then change to line C and go to the station \u201cVy\u0161ehrad\u201d. The PCC is just next to this station.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From the city centre<br \/>\n<\/strong>There is a north-south highway just in front of the PCC and the PCC itself is very easily accessible by taking the underground to \u201cVy\u0161ehrad\u201d station, metro line \u201cC\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit these sites for more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prague Public Transport (DPP):<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dpp.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dpp.cz\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>V\u00e1clav Havel Airport<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prg.aero\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.prg.aero\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Czech Railways (\u010cD)<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cd.cz\/en\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cd.cz\/en\/default.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dd9933;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Getting around Prague for free<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a generous support of the City of Prague all the registered participants will be able to use the public transportation for free.<br \/>\nPlease collect your travel card at the Registration desk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;chino&#8221;][vc_column_text] The story of\u00a0Prague\u00a0is no less turbulent than that of similarly large cities in Central Europe. 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