==== Location ====
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© Felix Mittermeier, 2018
=== Prague ===
Prague is the capital and largest city in Czechia. The city is famous for its well-conserved historical architecture, fantastic beer, relaxed lifestyle and vibrant cultural scene. The city is centered around the Vtlava (Moldau) river, with the famous Charles bridge connecting the old city center with Malá Strana (the "small neighbourhood") where the lectures will take place.
The currency in Czechia is the Czech Crown (CZK) which roughly converts 25 CZK to 1 EUR, payment by credit card is possible almost everywhere. English is widely spoken in the city, especially in the center. We recommend the [[https://honest.blog/|Honest Guide blog]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM9_KZNJw8qEosDPvdt3g9zqCbYf585QT|YouTube channel]] for further practical tips on the city.
=== Visa ===
Czechia is a member of the European Union and part of the Schengen area.
Please check if you [[https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/|need a visa]] to enter Czechia. In case you do, please apply as soon as possible: we have lost a few students already in previous years because of visa issues :-(
=== Travel ===
__**Reaching the city**__
Prague is extremely well connected by road, train, and air to all major European cities. We encourage you to travel by train if coming from elsewhere in central Europe.
== Train connection ==
Direct trains exist to Berlin, Vienna, Budapest and many other European capitals. You can book your tickets via [[https://www.cd.cz/en/|České dráhy]], or other international rail providers like [[https://regiojet.com/|RegioJet]] or even [[https://www.bahn.de/|Deutsche Bahn]], prices tend to be cheaper on České dráhy. The main train station (Praha hl.n.) is well connected via public transport to the rest of the city.
== Airport ==
The easiest way to reach the city from the [[https://www.prg.aero/en#/|Vaclav Havel Airport Prague]] is via public transportation. The bus 59 (directly in front of the terminal) brings you to the metro line A station Nádraží Veleslavín, which connects directly to the city center. The connection is truly foolproof.
== Long haul bus ==
Several companies of long-haul bus connect to Prague from across Europe, this is often the cheapest option. The main bus station is in [[https://www.florenc.cz/index.php?site=an&usite=info&sel=odjpri&lan=en&sr=1|Florenc]] but some lines also go to the main train station.
__**Within the city**__
The easiest, cheapest and most reliable way to travel within Prague is public transport. Prague has extensive coverage with three metro lines dozens of tram lines, buses, and even a few boats. All transport modalities are integrated into the same system, tickets can be bought directly at the stations, but the easiest way to find the best connection and correct ticket is to use the [[https://www.pidlitacka.cz/en|PID Lítačka App]].
=== Accommodation ===
…more info soon…
=== Venue ===
The school will take place at the [[https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/internal-affairs/buildings-and-campuses/mala-strana#s|Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Informatics Section]], located at Malostranské nám. 25, 118 00 Praha. The building is located in Malá Strana, halfway between the Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle, surrounded by restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops.
The [[https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1.html|Charles University]] is the oldest university in central Europe and is the largest educational institution in Czechia.
=== Magic map ===
This [[https://framacarte.org/en/map/aspp2026_prague_225879|map]] will soon contain all important landmarks. Click on the markers to show a description:
[[https://framacarte.org/en/map/aspp2026_prague_225879|See bigger map]]
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