24th European Congress of Pathology - ECP 2013

ECP 2012 · PRAGUECongress Informatione CONGRESS WEBSITEFurther and updated information will be available on theinternet at www.esp-congress.org.e CONGRESS LANGUAGEThe official language of the 24th European Congress ofPathology is English.e LETTER OF INVITATIONThe congress organisation will be pleased to send aformal letter of invitation to delegates requesting an invitationletter for Visa purposes. You can apply for an invitationletter online during the registration process on thecongress website. The letters will be sent as e-mail attachments.It is understood that such an invitation is intendedto help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain avisa. This does not imply a commitment from the congressto provide any financial support.e VISAThe entry formalities for the Czech Republic vary accordingto the country of origin. Congress delegates are askedto address enquiries about entry and vaccination requirementsto the travel agent or to the local Czech Republicconsulate in the home country.e INSURANCEThe congress fee does not include insurance. All participantsshould arrange for their own insurance. Healthand accident insurance is recommended and has to bepurchased in your country of origin.e CURRENCYe CLIMATE IN PRAGUEPrague has a temperate continental climate. Summersusually bring fine sunny days with highs being around25°C. Nights can be quite cool even in summer. Precipitationin Prague is rather low. In September it is stillrelatively warm and there is less precipitation than in theprevious months.Average temperatures in September are:High: 20° C / 68° FLow: 9° C / 49° Fe CITY OF PRAGUEThe city of 100 spires, “Golden Prague” is a jewel in theheart of Europe. Culture, tradition and a lively atmospherepresent themselves in beautifully restored cultural monumentsand former aristocratic palaces. The awe-inspiringpanorama of the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral capturethe heart of every visitor, a walk across Charles Bridge isa must. Although the narrow lanes of the Old Town andLesser Town invite visitors to romantic walks, Prague alsohas its modern facets.The city suffered considerably less damage during WorldWar II than some other major cities in the region, allowingmost of its historic architecture to stay true to form. It containsone of the world’s most pristine and varied collectionsof architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance,Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.Thus, since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has becomeone of Europe’s (and the world’s) most popular touristdestinations. It is the sixth most-visited European city afterLondon, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin.Prague boasts more than ten major museums, along withcountless theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historicalexhibits. Also, Prague is home to a wide range of publicand private schools, including the famous Charles University.Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination,and the city receives more than 4 million internationalvisitors annually.The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czechkoruna. The international abbreviation is CZK. Congresspayments will be accepted in EURO.16