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Alumni Meet Up Moldova

Date
April 04, 2025
Address
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Chisinau, Moldova, Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt 73

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About

The third Alumni Meetup Moldova is a curated gathering designed for all international alumni of Czech universities in Moldova, creating a vibrant space for connection, celebration, and shared experiences! Connect with fellow Czechia Alumni members and be a part of a community that values shared experiences and collective success.

What to look forward to

  • Czech Embassy in Chisinau

Discover the Czech embassy grounds and get to know the Czech ambassador, who’s stationed in Chisinau and represents the interests of Czechia.

  • Networking activities

Seize the chance to connect and expand your network with fellow graduates from Czech higher education institutions and forge valuable connections.

  • Czech culture

Reconnect with the Czech culture. Enjoy traditional refreshments while making new friends.

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Location

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Chisinau, Moldova, Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt 73

Dates

April 04, 2025

Deadline

March 15th 2025.

Price

Plane

The Václav Havel Airport Prague (former Prague - Ruzyně Airport) - 50 regular airlines connect Prague directly to about 130 destinations around the world. Prague airport is not far from the city centre and can be reached by bus or taxi.

Bus

There is a number of companies (Eurolines, Student Agency, etc.) providing luxury, air- conditioned buses. At present, you can travel to the Czech Republic by bus from practically any country in Europe.

Train

The Czech Republic Is well-connected with the European rail network with daily service to many European cities. For more details about travelling by bus and train within the Czech Republic and to neighbouring countries see www.idos.cz.

Car

The driver and all the passengers’ seatbelts must be fastened. Use of a mobile phone is not permitted while driving. There are highway vignettes in the Czech Republic. There is a zero tolerance for alcohol policy.

Taxi

One of the safest and least expensive solutions is to order a car through a taxi operator. The fares are usually much lower compared to hailing a taxi in the street (the difference can be up to 10 CZK / km).

  • Taxi Praha: +420 222 111 000
  • TICK TACK: +420 721 300 300
  • AAA Taxi: +420 222 333 222

Public transport

Tickets for public transport tickets can be bought at all metro stations and other locations. Basic tickets are also available at the newsagent‘s (“trafika” or “tabák” in Czech), info centres, ticket vending machines at selected tram and bus stops. The orange validation machines print the date and time on the ticket. From this time on the “validity period” of the ticket begins. The underground runs from 4-5 o ́clock in the morning until the midnight (depending on line). At night you can use night buses and trams which run every 20 minutes. For more information visit website www.dpp.cz.

Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation in Prague.

We recommend the following accommodation option located within walking distance from Newton University:

Feel free to reach out to the International Department for further practical information.

Atractions

  • Castle District and St. Vitus Cathedral – Hradčany/Pražský hrad a Katedrála sv. Víta
  • Dancing house – Tančící dům
  • Charles Bridge – Karlův most
  • Jewish Quarter Josefov – Židovské město Josefov
  • John Lennon Wall
  • Lesser quarter – Malá strana
  • National Theatre – Národní divadlo
  • Old Town Square/Astronomical clock – Staroměstské náměstí/Orloj
  • Petrin hill – Petřín
  • State Opera – Státní opera
  • Tower Park Praha – Žižkovská televizní věž
  • Vyšehrad – Vyšehrad
  • Wenceslas Square – Václavské náměstí

Museums

  • National Museum
  • Illusion Museum
  • Antonín Dvořák Museum
  • Museum of Decorative Arts
  • National Technical Museum
  • KGB Museum
  • Museum of Communism
  • Jewish Museum
  • Kafka Museum

Galleries

  • National Gallery
  • Trade Fair Palace – Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
  • House at the Black Madonna
  • Trója Chateau
  • House at the Stone Bell
  • Municipal Library
  • Old Town Hall
  • Strahov
  • Picture Gallery

Tips for trips around the Czech Republic

  • Brno – the second largest town in the Czech Republic
  • Český Krumlov – nice town in the South Bohemian Region
  • Český ráj – region of natural beauties, castles, museums and traditional crafts production
  • Karlovy Vary – spa town
  • Karlštejn – castle near Prague
  • Plzeň – town known for its world-famous Pilsner Urquell beer
  • Terezín – town ill-fated as a „model“ concentration camp for Jews from all over Europe during the WW II
  • UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic: Kutná hora, Lednice – Valtice area , Olomouc, etc.
  • (For complete lists see this website: www.whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/cz)
  • You may find some other tips on these official websites: http://www.czechtourism.com/home

More activities and events

For more activities and events see this link or this link.

The Czech Republic or Czechia (in Czech – Česká republika or Česko) is a lovely country in Central Europe. The Czech Republic consists of the historical territories of Bohemia and Moravia and a small part of Silesia.

Area: 78 864 km2

Population: 10.5 million

Official language: Czech

Political system: Parliamentary republic

Administrative division: 14 regions

Capital city: Prague (Praha) – Area: 500 km2, Population: 1.2 million

Currency: Czech crown (CZK, in Czech Kč)

International calling code: +420

Currency Exchange Rates

  • 1 EUR = 25 CZK
  • 1 GBP = 29 CZK
  • 1 USD = 23 CZK

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