Historic Prague
Start with the Old Town and Charles Bridge, then cross the river to Malá Strana and the Castle district.
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A city to discover.
Prague · Czech Republic
A city to discover.
A country to explore.
Come for the science. Take time to experience Prague’s historic streets, its river and its cultural life — and discover a little more of Czechia along the way.
Discover the city ↓
The host city
Prague, on both
banks of the Vltava.
The Czech capital brings together Gothic towers, Baroque palaces and lively neighbourhoods. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the river connecting many of the city’s best-known views.
Walk across Charles Bridge, explore the lanes of the Old Town, or head uphill to Prague Castle and Malá Strana. Leave time for a quiet courtyard, a café or a riverside walk between discoveries.
Explore with Prague City Tourism ↗
Art & music
Explore galleries, museums and concert halls. Check the city’s cultural calendar when planning your stay.
By the river
Enjoy the Vltava embankments, islands and views from the bridges — a different perspective on the city.
Beyond Prague
Stay a little longer.
Czechia offers historic towns, castles, countryside and regional food. Here are a few starting points for exploring before or after CHISA.
South Bohemia
Český Krumlov
A historic town wrapped around a bend in the Vltava, with a castle above its rooftops. Consider a longer excursion or an overnight stay to explore at a relaxed pace.
Discover Czech historic towns ↗Central Bohemia
Karlštejn
The Gothic castle founded by Charles IV is a classic destination beyond Prague, set in the hills of Central Bohemia.
Visit the castle ↗Central Bohemia
Kutná Hora
Discover a historic silver-mining town whose heritage makes it one of the region’s distinctive cultural destinations.
Explore Central Bohemia ↗Across the country
Find your Czechia
Discover more castles, towns and landscapes, or explore Czech cuisine, beer and Moravian wine.
Find more inspiration ↗Practical information
Plan your visit.
Useful official resources for your journey and your time in Prague.
Arriving in Prague
Václav Havel Airport Prague has public transport connections to the city. Use the airport’s official information to plan your arrival.
Airport transport ↗Getting around
Metro, trams and buses make it easy to explore the city. Check current routes, tickets and journey planning with Prague Integrated Transport.
Public transport & tickets ↗Currency & payments
The local currency is the Czech crown, written as Kč or CZK. VisitCzechia provides practical advice on payments and exchanging money.
Money & practical tips ↗Your congress stay
CHISA takes place on 27–31 August 2028. The congress venue and accommodation information will be added once confirmed.
Congress programme ↗Transport services, opening hours and cultural events may change before August 2028. Please check the official links when planning your journey.
CHISA 2028 · 27–31 August
We look forward
to seeing you in Prague.
Back to CHISA 2028 →Photography credits & information sources
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons, resized and converted to WebP for the web. Displayed crops may vary with screen size.
- Charles Bridge panorama: Uoaei1 · CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Prague Castle panorama: Estec sarl. · CC BY 3.0.
- Český Krumlov panorama: Moebius1 · CC BY-SA 3.0.
Visitor information: Prague City Tourism, VisitCzechia, UNESCO, Prague Airport and Prague Integrated Transport. Information checked in October 2026.