The 700th birth anniversary of King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV has been designated as one of UNESCO´s important world anniversaries for 2016-2017. The Czech Academy of Sciences recreates the period of Charles IV at the exhibiton entitled Seven Towers. Charles IV through the eyes of academics (1316-2016) at the Science and Art Gallery. The visitors have an oppportunity to see the unique gold ducats with a picture of Charles IV. For this first time the most valuable archaeological discoveries of glass goblets are exhibited. Everyday items used by residents of the medieval city are also on display. The exhibition also shows a rare treasure of coins, which was hidden in the Emmaus monastery about 1370, as well as copies of the Constitutive Act of the Charles University, Charles´s Code Maiestas Carolina or late-medieval transcript of Charles´ Golden Bull. Personality of Charles IV is documented by commemorative coins, medals and seals bearing his image. Part of the exhibition is also a faithful copy of the statue of Charles IV from the Old Town Bridge Tower, the last sculptural portrait of the monarch before his death. and Marina Hužvárová.
The 700th birth anniversary of King of Bohemia (1346-1378) and Holy Roman Emperor (1355-1378) Charles IV has been designated as one of UNESCO´s important world anniversaries for 2016-2017. Throughout 2016, the Sept centennial anniversary will feature a wide array of commemorative events ranging from exhibitions to historical-themed festivities, conferences and celebrations. The Czech Academy of Sciences´ participation is part of the research programs Strategy AV21. Events thus far featured a lecture on "Emperor Charles IV and Master of Theology Jan Hus" February 17, 2016 by Prof. František Šmahel, Czech historian of medieval political and intellectual history, at the Neo- Renaissance Žofín Palace in Prague. It launched a cycle of lectures CAS - Top research in the public interest by prominent Czech scientists. and Marina Hužvárová.
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