International Map Collector's Society
16th International Symposium
Budapest, Hungary
September 25-28, 1997.
10.15 Pick up at Hotel Intercontinental (Forum)
1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 12/14
10.30 Visit the only American Express office, that is decorated with antique maps of Hungary
Change and other travel related services
Budapest, Deák F. u. 10
18.30 - 19.00
Registration at the Eötvös University
1056 Budapest, Szerb u. 21-23.
19.00 - 21.00
Welcome Drink at the Teachers Club of the Eötvös University
Wine, refreshments, snacks and biscuits.
1056 Budapest, Szerb u. 21-23.
9.30. Welcome and Introductions
9.45. Old Maps in the Heart of Europe Session I
Auditorium, Central European University
9.45 - 10.15
Dr. Zsolt Török (Eötvös University, Budapest, Hungary):
The Lazarus map and the beginnings of modern cartography
10.15 - 10.30
Coffee break
10. 30 - 11.00
Dr. Szilvia Holló (Historical Museum, Budapest, Hungary):
Old maps in Hungary
11.00 - 11.30
Ms. Dubravka Mlinaric (CEU, Zagreb, Croatia):
Croatian contributions to 17th century cartography
12.00 IMCoS International Representatives Meeting
12.00 Lunch on your own
We offer the students restaurant at the main entrance of the university. This is a cheap, self service restaurant, they serve hot dishes from $ 1.50.
The Balkan Snack Bar on the floor (elevator at the Auditorium) serves Serbian specialities from $ 2.50. (On Friday only!)
13.30 Transfer from CEU
14.00
Visit to the Széchényi National Library
Budapest, Palace Budavári, Building A
Guided tour in the library.
Two special exhibitions at the Map Department: Hungary on Old Maps and The Treasures of the Collections by Dr. Katalin Plihál. (Lazarus map of Hungary 1528, unique wall maps, Greuter globes and much more to admire.)
15.30
Guided walking tour in the historical Buda Castle district. In two groups, approx. 1 hour walk.
16.30
Visit to Military Historical Museum (in two groups)
1014 Budapest, Kapisztrán tér 2/4
Visit to the museums exhibition
Visit to the special exhibition in the Map Collection: Topographical maps: Past and Present by Dr. Annamária Jankó. Maps from the early military surveys to the secret maps of yesteryears.
Evening: free
8.30 Transfer to CEU from Hotel Flamenco
9.30
Old Maps in the Heart of Europe, Session II
Auditorium, Central European University,
1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 9.
9.30. - 10.00
Mr. László Gróf( Oxford, England):
Hungarian maps in Ortelius atlases
10.00 -10.30
Prof. Dr. József Laszlovszky ( CEU, Budapest, Hungary):
Maps and medieval landscape
10.30. -10.45 Coffee break
10.45 -11.15
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kretschmer (Universität Wien, Austria):
Early highlights of thematic cartography
11.15 - 11.45
Dr. Antal András Deák ( Duna Museum, Esztergom, Hungary):
Antecedents of the Hungarian map of J.C. Muller
11.45 - 12.15
IMCoS - Members Forum
Map Collecting in My Country - A Topical Update
This session set aside as an opportunity for members to update the audience on mapping matters of interest from their own country. Those wishing to speak should contact the Chairman who can allocate five minutes for up to six speakers.
12.15 Lunch on your own
Group A
14.00
Cartart Factsimile open workshop
1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2., 2nd floor, Dept. of Cartography
Explore old map making technologies in practice with Dr. Zsolt Török, Cartart FacTsimile publisher in the unique Cartart workshop and
Explore present day cartographical technologies with Mr. Jesus Reyes Ph.D. student at the Computer Lab of the Department
15.30
Kiscelli Museum
Note: Take the blue metro line from Deák tér to Klinikák stop. (From the Dept. of Cartography transfer to Kiscelli Museum at 15.30, from the museum transfer to Hotel Flamenco at 17.00.
Group B
14.00
Visit to the Kiscelli Museum
Special exhibition: Budapest on Old Maps by Dr. Szilvia Holló
1037 Budapest, Kiscelli u. 108.
15.30
Cartart FacTsimile workshop
Note: 13.30 Bus transfer from the Central European University to Kiscelli Museum (from there to the Dept. of Cartography by 15.30)
Transfers to Gala Dinner:
19.00 Hotel Flamenco, 19.15 Hotel Intercontinental
19.30
Gala Dinner at Búsuló Juhász Restaurant
1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 58.
22.00Menu Farmer ham with fruit Újházy chicken soup Beefsteak Rossini w/ red wine sauce Tiramisu with strawberry sauce Drinks: Brandy, Coctail or Martini, one glass of Champagne, 3dl red wine from Nagyréde, mineral water, coffee. Cash bar available.
7.15 Early departure from Hotel Flamenco
7.30 Departure from Hotel Intercontinental
Budapest - Danube Bend - Esztergom guided coach tour
10.00 Visit to the special exhibition of early hydrographic maps by Dr. Antal András Deák in the Danube Museum
2300 Esztergom, Kölcsey u. 2.
11.00 Visit to the Cathedral in Esztergom
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch in the Prímás Pince in Esztergom
Menu Hungarian appetizer Roasted turkey stuffed with cheese and ham and vegetables Gundel pancake
18.00 Departure for Budapest
(arrival at Hotel Flamenco planned at 19.00)
Monday, September 29
9.00 Departure for Eger from Hotel Flamenco
10.30 Visit to the observatory and the library of the college Líceum in Eger
11.30 City tour, visit to the castle of Eger
Lunch at Restaurant Fehér Szarvas (White Deer)
Bus trip to Debrecen to Hotel Aranybika (Golden Bull) for two nights
10.00 Visit to the library and museum of the College of the Reformed Church in Debrecen
Special exhibition of the maps, atlases and globes
Afternoon & evening: free
10.00 Departure for Gödöllő
13.00 Lunch
14.30 - 15.00 Guided tour in the Grassalkovich palace
Bus trip to Budapest
18.00 Check in at Ferihegy Airport
19.30 Departure with MA 616
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