Prague - the Golden City

The city of 100 spires, “Golden Prague” a jewel in the heart of Europe. Culture, tradition and a lively atmosphere present themselves in beautifully restored cultural monuments and former aristocratic palaces.

The awe-inspiring panorama of the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral capture the heart of every visitor, a walk across Charles Bridge is a must. Although the narrow lanes of the Old Town and Lesser Town invite visitors to romantic  walks, Prague also has its modern facets. Many of its hotels are a part of worldwide hotel chains and there is a number of luxury restaurants and shops, exhibition halls, galleries, theatres, museums and concert halls.


Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the historical center of Prague was entered in the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage in 1992.

Prague is known as the „Golden City of Spires“, the architecture of Prague is a unique combination of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance buildings.

Since the reign of Charles IV in the 14th century, Prague has been the intellectual and cultural centre of central Europe associated with such world-famous names as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, Arnold Pick, and Franz Kafka.

Reasons to visit Prague

  • Prague is situated in the heart of Europe, easily accessible by plane

  • Prague is a part of the Schengen area, where the free movement of persons is guaranteed
  • No visa is required for majority of the countries for the congress
  • Possible sightseeing tours within and outside Prague are unique
  • Prague is an easy point to start exploring Europe
  • The local public traffic in Prague is dense, simple and chea
  • Prague is a cost-friendly city
  • Weather in May/June in Prague is pleasant, mild continental
  • World famous Czech beer is served up in Prague
  • Accommodation in Prague offers broad possibilities from low-cost to exclusive hotels
  • The Prague Congress Center is modern and spacious, easily accessible by subway
  • The panoramic view out of the Congress Center´s windows is beautiful
  • Prague has already been a host of important international events like the World Congress of Psychiatry in 2008
  • This is the first time that the World Congress of Biological Psychiatry will be held in Prague