1. Welcome introduction

2. 729 delegates 410 submitted abstracts 59 oral presenations 3 symposia

3. Prague at a glance

4. Funded in 730 A.C. by princess Libuse 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 Luxembourg Dynasty, Charles IV ( 1316 – 1378) He was 11 th king 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) He prieched against the corruption of roman church He was burn alive in Costanza, being excommunicated by 3 fighting popes…

7. Staromestske Namesti

8. Defenestrations… 1st in 1419 Protestants against Catholics (Religious intolerance) 2nd in 1483 3rd in 1618

9. Rudolph II Habsburg is crowned king of Bohemia in 1575 He moves his court to Prague The city becomes the center of science and alchemy (Praga the magic city…). All famous scientist 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, won against Federico V Palatinatus, protestant

11. The 4 cities become 1 in 1784 HradčanyMalastrana Stare Mesto Nove Mesto

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

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

14. Hradčany The golden alley Rudolph II’s goldsmiths lived here. They were looking to turn iron into gold…

15. Mala Strana (small quarter) 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

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

23. Nove Mesto (new city) The markets place Cattle, horses, hay…

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

25. Zofin Palace

27. … a fruitful and “friendful” meeting!