International Congress on Food Processing, Safety & Packaging September 20-21, 2018 Panorama Hotel Milevská 7, 140 63 Praha 4, Czech Republic

Prague, established in the 9th century, was the seat of Czech princes and later kings of Bohemia and became the political heart of the Czech State.  Prague’s charm is not only in the number of its sights, however numerous they might be, but also in its unique character and ambience. Prague is situated on several hills on both sides of the Vltava River. Its natural location, together with over a thousand years of continual, uninterrupted history of building in various styles of architecture, makes Prague one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Looking at the map, you will see that Prague is, indeed, Europe’s true hub, centre, and heart. For centuries, it has been a place where various nations’ blood mixed, where national cultures met and influenced each other. Those who have walked in the streets of Prague, have also seen Europe’s history, have witnessed Europe’s cultural movements, have followed the footsteps of reformers, artists, rulers and warriors, who significantly contributed, in terms of ideas, arts and politics, to creating the present shape of the Continent. Prague is a city of romance and mystery. You do not have to believe in magic to be overwhelmed by the mysterious atmosphere of Prague´s Old Town and Lesser Town. Crooked streets in both parts of the city seem to be filled with energy, especially at dusk. Apart from artistic gems one may see in Prague’s streets and churches, local museums and galleries are worth seeing too. The most extensive art collections are in the National Gallery, which houses its permanent exhibitions at seven different venues; the largest is the exhibition of 20th and 21st centuries Czech and European art in the Veletržní Palace (the Trade Fair Palace). In a selective representative profile, it offers works by Czech painters, sculptors, architects and designers as well as works by major international artists. Those who enjoy eating will not feel lost in Prague . They may choose from a wide variety of restaurants offering traditional Czech meals as well as international cuisine. Czech cuisine is a little unusual, quite heavy, but varied and really palatable. A typical national dish is roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings, a special Czech side dish called “knedlík”. Prague transport is reliable, safe, and efficient. The underground runs daily until midnight, selected night bus and tram lines run all night. You may use the public transport to any place in Prague.