CONGRESS, CONFERENCE AND INCENTIVE ORGANIZER
FOURTH EUROPEAN BOTANIC GARDEN CONGRESS
FAQ
Official Letter of Invitation
Requests for letters of invitation must be sent to Congress Prague not later than 15th July 2006. Requests received after this date will not be accepted. The issued letters of invitation are meant only to assist participants to raise travel funds or to obtain a visa and there is no responsibility on the part of the organisers to provide any financial support.
Passport and Visa
Visitors from EU countries must have an identity card or a valid passport when travelling to the Czech Republic; in case of visitors from other countries, a valid passport is required. Visitors requiring a visa should apply to the consular offices of the Czech Republic or diplomatic missions in their country.
Insurance
The organising institute or the professional organiser of the congress will not be responsible for losses, damages, health injuries and problems, damage to personal property, or other contingencies, which may afflict the participants during their journey or their stay in Prague. Therefore, we recommend that you arrange for yourselves personal and travel insurance for your journey and stay in the Czech Republic, which would eliminate possible consequences of such unpleasant contingencies.
Health Documents
There are no special health certificates required when travelling to the Czech Republic. However, it is important to have necessary health documents with you in case of an illness or medical treatment.
Traveller’s Cheques and Credit Cards
Traveller’s cheques are not widely accepted in the Czech Republic. Stores and restaurants will generally not accept them. Such credit cards as Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express are widely accepted in hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants, etc.
Banking
The official currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown (Kč, CZK), 1 Kč (CZK) = 100 hellers (haléřů). At the time of preparation of the congress (7th February 2006) the exchange rate €/CZK is 1 € = 28.30 (Czech National Bank). Banks are usually open Monday – Friday, 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, money can be exchanged at the airport, at exchange points located in the city, and in hotels.
Electricity
Electrical supply in the Czech Republic is 220 V – 50 Hz AC.
Prague City
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic; the majority of the central governmental institutions and offices are situated there. Prague is a significant historical spot in Central Europe and one of the most beautiful European cities. During the meeting you will have an opportunity to join several tours of Prague as well as of other significant places in the Czech Republic.
Prague - Průhonice
Průhonice, a township originally founded on cattle droves („na průhonech“), was first mentioned in 1187 when a Romanesque church, the oldest part of the today’s Průhonice chateau premises, was consecrated there. After 1885, the count Arnošt Emanuel Sylva Taroucca had the chateau rebuilt in the Czech neo-renaissance style. Along with the reconstruction, the count established a generously-designed park. The basis of the chateau park was the original tre species society, refreshed with newly planted local as well as exotic trees and bushes, bunched in harmonic units. In 1927, the state purchased the entire area. Today, the park is kept by the Institute of Botany of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.
How to Get to the Congress Centre Floret and Hotels in Prague - Průhonice
The Congress Centre Floret, which is the venue of the congress, is situated in the centre of Průhonice. The other hotels for accommodation of the participants listed in the List of Hotels have been chosen for their convenient accessibility and good quality of services offered. They can be easily reached by public transportation or by walking from Congress Centre Floret and are situated in the centre of Průhonice.
Climate and Clothing
The beginning of September in Prague usually brings along pleasant sunny weather of early autumn with temperatures about 20°C.
Easiest Access to Prague/Průhonice
The simplest and fastest way to get to Prague is to arrive by plane at the international airport Prague – Ruzyně. We will safely and comfortably transport you to your hotel in Prague/Průhonice (approx. 30 km) and back to the airport after the congress if you decide to reserve our transfer services through the registration form. The vehicles for transfers will be well marked. There will be an Information Point for congress participants directly at the airport providing information and help. Prague – Ruzyně airport is connected with all the important cities and flight junctions around the world through Czech Airlines (CSA). All significant airlines run flights to Prague.
Other Access to Prague
Prague is also accessible by train. International train connections coming to the Czech Republic arrive at Prague Main Railway Station. If you make the reservation through the registration form, we will secure your transfer to your hotel in Prague - Průhonice from the station. Should you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Parking
If you decide to travel to Prague in your own car, please let us know as soon as possible. As in other large European cities, it is quite necessary to arrange safe and comfortable parking in Prague well in advance.
Parking within the Congress Centre Floret is limited. The price of parking is € 3,- per day. It is possible to reserve a parking space through the organizer of the congress – kindly contact the office of Congress Prague as soon as possible.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Organizers:
Eva Šimečkova (+420) 241 445 815
Barbora Malířova (+420) 241 445 815
Emergency calls: 112 (medical emergency & police)
Medical emergency: 155
Taxi Cabs:
AAA Radiotaxi: (+420) 221102 222; 222 3332 22; 602 331 133
CITY Taxi: (+420) 777 257 257
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