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Welcome introduction

Welcome introduction. 729 delegates 410 submitted abstracts 59 oral presenations 3 symposia. Prague at a glance. Funded in 730 A.C. by princess Libuse. Vysehrad , the 1st castle. Formed under Premyslid Dukes/Kings (870 – 1306)

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Welcome introduction

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  1. Welcome introduction

  2. 729 delegates • 410 submittedabstracts • 59 oralpresenations • 3 symposia

  3. Prague at a glance

  4. Funded in 730 A.C.byprincessLibuse Vysehrad, the 1st castle • Formed under Premyslid Dukes/Kings (870 – 1306) • Integrated part of Holy Roman Empire in 862 (till 1806) • First King Vratislav I 1085

  5. Charles IV and the bridge (1357) • Golden age under LuxembourgDynasty, Charles IV ( 1316 – 1378) • Hewas 11 thking of Bohemia, Roman Emperor, King of Lombardy, Duke of Luxembourg. • First University on the Nord side of Alps - Universitas Carolina - founded in 1348: • Theological, Law, Medicine and Artistic Faculties • 3rd largest city in Europe and capital of the Sacred Roman Empire

  6. Jan Hus (1371-1415) Hepriechedagainst the corruption of romanchurch Hewasburnalive in Costanza, beingexcommunicatedby 3 fightingpopes…

  7. StaromestskeNamesti

  8. Defenestrations… 1st in 1419 3rd in 1618 2nd in 1483 • ProtestantsagainstCatholics • (Religious intolerance)

  9. Rudolph II Habsburgiscrownedking of Bohemia in 1575 • Hemoveshis court toPrague • The city becomes the center of science and alchemy (Praga the magiccity…). Allfamousscientist are attracted (Keplero, Brahe…) • He’s buried in S. Vito’s Cathedral (Brahe in S. Mary of Tyn)

  10. White Mountain Battle (1620) Ferdinando II, catholic, wonagainst Federico V Palatinatus, protestant

  11. The 4 citiesbecome 1 in 1784 Hradčany Malastrana Stare Mesto Nove Mesto

  12. Hradčany S. Vito Cathedral 15 kings and Saint Venceslao and John Nepomuceno are buriedhere

  13. Hradčany StrahovMonastry and Library The library is over 800 years old. Despite ransacking by invading armies, it holds 16,000 books

  14. Hradčany The goldenalley Rudolph II’s goldsmithslivedhere. Theywerelookingto turn ironintogold…

  15. Mala Strana (smallquarter) Charles Bridge It’s adorned by 30 statues of saints, built in XVII century

  16. Stare Mesto (old city) The astronomical clock (on the frontage of the city hall) The oldest part dates back to 1410

  17. Stare Mesto (old city) St. Mary of Tyn The Hussite Church until 1620

  18. Nove Mesto (new city) The marketsplace Cattle, horses, hay…

  19. Nove Mesto (new city) The dancing house (1994-1996)

  20. Zofin Palace

  21. … a fruitful and “friendful” meeting!

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