“There, God and human, nature and art are together, they have created such a perfect place that it is valuable to see." is how Lamartine's describes his love for Istanbul . This city is unique, by the way, he makes live all religions in peace and harmony and embraces two continents, with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe . Istanbul has been inhabited since the end of the 4th century B.C. Remains from Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods are scattered all around the city, to name few, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace and Turkish Baths, making Istanbul a marvelous open air museum.

Located at the crossroads of East and West, Istanbul offers easy air connections to hundreds of cities around the world and is one of the world's most exciting conference destinations. Istanbul's outstanding infrastructure, including modern, luxurious accommodations with over 24,000 five-star rooms built or renovated in the past five years, state-of-the-art conference and exhibition venues makes it the logical and best choice for the XX. Symposium Neuroradiologicum.

As we all know, a successful congress should have plenty of science, spotted with entertainment and relaxation. From the ubiquitous sounds of live, traditional Turkish music and dancing in restaurants throughout the city to cultural and artistic events, international festivals, and glitzy clubs and bars on the Bosphorus, Istanbul is a city that knows how to entertain, and it knows how to party. There is so much to do, from theatres and exhibitions to museums, historic and architectural tours. Istanbul also offers a wide variety of Pre- and Postcongress Tour options, from cruises and overland expeditions to cultural tours or just relaxing on some of the Mediterranean 's finest beaches.

It will be our great pleasure hosting you in irres Istanbul in 2014.

Sincerely yours,

Prof. Dr. E. Turgut Tali

President