Environmental modelling: species distribution and transfer models in forestry under climate change
City Highlights
Prague - Praha - Prag
Prague, City of a Hundred Spires, the capital of the Czech Republic, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the world is just waiting here to be discovered, so don't miss out!
You will find Prague directly in the heart of the Czech Republic on the bank of the river Vltava. Prague as a city began to take shape between the 8th and the 10th century and is still evolving till today so what you can expect is a breathtaking historical city with monuments from all different periods of time set in a modern city with active social life. History admirers will find an endless list of cites they must see like the Old Town hall with the famous astronomical clock, the Jewish quarter known from the novels of Franz Kafka, the gothic Charles Bridge, the Prague castle dominating the view on Prague from the river and many others. For the all-time romantic wanderers, there are numerous abandoned magical places to discover in the Lesser Town and the Old town and when you climb on the Petřín tower in the evening and see the whole city lit up from the top, you will be filled with its atmosphere and its unique charm.
But Prague is not just about history. It is a cosmopolitan city filled with music, art, and culture that can offer a little something for everyone. You will discover there is a huge number of trendy restaurants offering traditional Czech cuisine that goes best with good Czech beer, numerous bars and clubs allowing you to enjoy Prague's nightlife to the fullest, romantic cafes, art galleries, music halls, parks with breathtaking views on the city and it's these places with their unique atmosphere, friendly people and wonderfully relaxed drinking culture that will keep bringing you back to Prague.
Getting around Prague is very easy. The historical centre is small enough so that everything is within walking distance. For longer trips, there is the public transport with three metro lines and a dense net of trams and buses, which are not expansive, efficient and safe. Prague is said to be one of Europe's most affordable destinations. The currency is the Czech Koruna (CZK) and the exchange rate is approximately 1 EUR = 27 CZK or 1 USD = 20 CZK. Prague has a continental climate with four seasons, in summer you can usually expect temperatures to be around 25 - 30 degrees. For more practical information visit https://www.czechtourism.com/home/ or https://www.praha.eu/jnp/cz/index.html , where you'll find places to visit in Prague, ranking of restaurants and accommodation, public transport information, weather forecast and useful mobile apps that will make your time in Prague easier and more enjoyable.