Abstract
The publication is focused on history of the main historical building of Charles University in Prague (established 1348) in its relations to instruction, research and academic ceremonies. This book based on a new set of quality photographs deals both with architectural development of buildings, values of art monuments and collections, and with traditional university festivities (matriculations, graduations, rectors‘ inaugurations) and ceremonial objects related to them (sceptres, medals, gowns etc.).
Texts of aleatory promiese are included. The book is designed for a wide range of scholars, university members and graduates.