Wikimedia Hackathon 2019/Venue

Venue
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The event will take place at the National Library of Technology (Národní technická knihovna, NTK). Wikimedia Czech Republic decided to run the event in NTK, because of its modern and ecological environment. This is how they describe themselves: “the largest and the oldest library of science and technology literature in the Czech Republic, with a collection of over 1.5 million volumes. Its primary function is to provide specialized information resources and services to students, teachers, and researchers in the fields of engineering and applied sciences, as well as to educate members of the general public interested in technical information. The library is an ideal meeting place for everyone, with a spacious ground floor, the Prague 6 branch of the city’s Municipal Library, a computer store, and a pleasant café.”

During night hours, the café will be open for hacking.

Address of the venue:

National Library of Technology / Národní technická knihovna

Technická 2710/6

160 80 Praha 6 - Dejvice

The venue is a five minute walk from the Metro station Dejvická (green line A) and from the tram stops Lotyšská (lines 8, 18) and Dejvická (lines 20, 26).

Accommodation
In the surrounding of the Library there are several accommodation options:

You can also check Airbnb or Booking platform, they offer a vast spectrum of accommodation.
 * Hotel Diplomat (the closest to the venue, some of participants will be staying there)
 * Directions from the hotel to the venue can be found here
 * Hotel International
 * Hotel DAP
 * Art Hotel Meda (local hotel with artistic soul)
 * Masarykova kolej (student housing, the most economic option)
 * Hostel Dakura (not that far from the venue and good price)

In case you need help, please contact us at [mailto:Hackathon@wikimedia.cz hackathon@wikimedia.cz]

Czech Republic
The local currency is the Czech Crown (Koruna, CZK or Kč). 26CZK≅1EUR. EUR is also accepted in many places but be aware that the exchange rate might not be great.

Czech Republic uses CEE 7/5 (Type E) electricity sockets.

Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 14th largest city in the European Union and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million.

Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich history. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras.

Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The city has more than ten major museums, along with numerous theatres, galleries, cinemas and other historical exhibits.

For those, who are interested in exploring the city, its heritage and history, get some tips where to eat, those links can be handy:


 * Prague City Tourism
 * Prague @ Wikivoyage
 * Prague Visitor - a magazine about what's interesting events happening in Prague
 * Short films on Honest Guide
 * Tips on travelling to Czech Republic - for those, who want to see more than only Prague