Venue & Travel

Venue

The conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, in its building at Malostranské náměstí 25, Prague 1 – right on the main square of the historic Malá Strana district, below Prague Castle and a few minutes' walk from Charles Bridge.

The building was erected in the 17th century by the Jesuit order as their Professed House and was designed by Italian architects; the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas was built next to it later by the Dientzenhofer family. After the dissolution of the Jesuit order it served, among other purposes, as a courthouse, and since the early 1960s it has been home to the computer science section of the faculty. Charles University, founded in 1348, is the oldest university in Central Europe.

More about the Malá Strana building

Getting there

The tram stop Malostranské náměstí is directly in front of the building; the metro station Malostranská (line A) is about a 10-minute walk away.

  • From Václav Havel Airport (PRG): take bus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín (about 15 minutes), then metro line A towards Depo Hostivař to Malostranská. Alternatively, the Airport Express (AE) bus goes directly to the Main Railway Station. Allow about 45 minutes in total.
  • From the Main Railway Station (Praha hl. n.): metro line C to Muzeum, change to line A to Malostranská (about 20 minutes).
  • Tickets: Prague public transport tickets must be bought before boarding – from ticket machines or in the PID Lítačka mobile app. A 90-minute ticket covers the trip from the airport.

Accommodation

Recommended hotels near the venue will be listed here soon.

Practical information

  • Language: the official language of the conference is English.
  • Internet: eduroam Wi-Fi is available in the building.
  • Currency: Czech crown (CZK); payment cards are accepted almost everywhere.
  • Weather: late May in Prague is usually pleasant, with daytime temperatures around 15–22 °C, but a light jacket and an umbrella are recommended.
  • Sightseeing: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Kampa Island and Petřín Hill are all within walking distance of the venue. See the official guide of Prague City Tourism.