Welcome

The Danube is Europe’s second longest river, after the Volga. It is the world’s most international river, too: besides the 10 riverside countries further 6 countries are situated on its catchment area. Thus the organized and continuous cooperation of the specialists from 10 (respectively 16) countries is necessary for the implementation of the integrated transboundary and sustainable management in the Danube River Basin.

The publication of the “Limnologie der Donau (Eine monographische Darstellung)”, which was completed under the editorship of founder president, R. Liepolt, based on the first ten year IAD activities (Stuttgart, 1967), was a milestone in the ecological-biological research of the world’s rivers. In the half century elapsed since then an enormous knowledge material has been accumulated about the ecological conditions, biological associations and matter cycle of the Danube, following the rapid development of the research approach and methodology and under the urge of practical demands. It is undelayable the evaluation of them according to modern river-biological approach and the definition of the tasks of further, strong interdisciplinary and international scientific cooperation.

Our main assignment is the modern exploration of the ecological rules, dynamic processes of the Danube in favour of determination the environmental conditions for long-term harmonised utilization, beside the maintains or rehabilitation of natural facilities. All of our activities need to be placed (or explained) under comprehensive approach of the catchment management, which is also in full accordance with the spirit of EU Danube Region Strategy. The development of our active relationship with the ICPDR is a common interest and obligation. The scientific topics of the 39^th IAD conference involve the especially actual ecological research issues of the Danube. The more practical utilization of the conference results should be provided.

 

Szentendre

Szentendre is a riverside town in Pest county, Hungary, near the capital city Budapest. It is known for its museums (most notably the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum), galleries, and artists. Due to its picturesque appearance and easy rail and river access, it has become a popular destination for tourists staying in Budapest. There are many facilities, including souvenir shops and restaurants, catering to these visitors.

Szentendre has been the home of many generations of Hungarian artists since early 20^th century. There are many museums and galleries representing the rich traditions of the visual art.

 

List of art museums

• Margit Anna - Imre Ámos Collection
• Jenő Barcsay Collection
• Béla Czóbel Museum
• Károly Ferenczy Museum
• János Kmetty Museum
• Margit Kovács Ceramic Collection
• Lajos Vajda Museum
• Szentendre Gallery
• Gallery of the Artists' Colony
• ArtMill

 

History

In the 18^th century, after liberation from the Turks, Szentendre enjoyed a rebirth with Mediterranean leanings, as Serbian, Croatian, Slovak, German and Greek newcomers moved in and lived alongside the Magyar inhabitants. According to the 1720 data, 88% of the population of the town were South Slavs (mostly Serbs, but also some South Slavic Catholics). The town to this day is characterised by a south European atmosphere with much baroque architecture, churches of various faiths, narrow sidestreets, and cobblestone roads.