Brno (Czech Republic) – the most detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Brno with a description, guides and cards.
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Brno City (Czech Republic)
Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and the capital of the Moravian the edges. Although it is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe, tourists in it less than in Prague. This makes it possible to inspect attractions and the city itself in a relaxed atmosphere, without a crowd and queues. The name of the city translates as “armor.” Once Brno was a powerful fortress, which for several centuries successfully reflected attacks by enemy armies.
- City Information
- How to get to Brno
- Travel Tips
- sights
Panorama Brno
Brno has a temperate continental climate with mild winters and warm in the summer, so you can come here all year round. It is said that the city especially beautiful in spring when the first leaves bloom. But in the summer more entertainment here.
View of Brno
City Information
- The population is more than 378 thousand people.
- The area is 230 km².
- Time – UTC + 1, in the summer UTC + 2.
- The language is Czech.
- Currency – Czech crown.
How to get to Brno?
10km from the city center there is an international airport. It takes flights from Russia, European countries and Prague. But much cheaper to travel by plane to Prague.
Also here is a railway station, where they regularly arrive. trains from different parts of the Czech Republic and some European cities, for example from Vienna. In the city itself is well developed public transport. Here The largest trolleybus network in the Czech Republic, there is no shortage of trams, buses and taxis.
Streets Brno
Travel Tips
- In restaurants and hotels it is customary to leave a tip in the amount of 5-10%. The taxi driver will also be happy if you round off the fare.
- Brno city is very clean. Do not litter on the streets, for it put a large fine. Smoking in a public place is also prohibited. Special places to eat in restaurants and bars.
- If you like nightlife, choose clubs and discos, who work until the morning. Bars and cafes usually close as early as 23.00
- If you are planning to visit Brno to see attractions, choose a hotel in a central area. Nearly all interesting places are concentrated there, and transport does not go everywhere. In the center there are a lot of hotels for every taste and budget.
Sights of Brno
Freedom Square. It is the heart of the city and a beautiful place. for walking. The movement of vehicles is prohibited. On the square The 17th century baroque column rises. It was erected in honor of ridding the city of the plague. On the facade of one of the buildings you can see famous atlantes who keep the balcony.
Freedom Square in Brno
Also quite strange is installed on the square. landmark – Chimes (Orloj). This is a black stone a sculpture-shaped sculpture with a clock machine located in east side of the square. It was created by sculptors Oldřich Rujbr and Petr Kameník in 2010. Sometimes the Orlois is called the astronomical clock. This sculpture due to its shape deserved a lot of joking nicknames from locals.
Orloj on the square Of freedom
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul XIV century. This is a gothic building. It was built on the site of an even older monastery. His towers visible from different points of the city. They have an observation deck, with which opens the Brno panorama. The bell tower of the cathedral by tradition hits 12 at 11 o’clock in the morning. It is associated with an old legend. Once the city of Brno was besieged by the Swedes for a long time. The leader decided stop the siege, if the city does not fall before noon, and sent an army on a decisive assault. But the bell ringer beat off noon an hour earlier, and the city was saved.
Cathedral of sv. Peter and Paul’s in Brno
Fortress Spilberk. This impregnable castle of the XIII century endured more than one siege, resisting the Swedish and Russian armies. AT the end of the XVIII century it began to contain the enemies of the monarchy. Gradually The fortress acquired in Europe the sad glory and nickname “Prison peoples. “Until the 20th century, revolutionaries got into its dungeons, uprisings and political prisoners. Today it is cultural monument and museum with exhibitions and concerts.
Spilberk Fortress
Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic. This building is built in 1930, it is considered a masterpiece of modern art. It is made to UNESCO heritage list. The villa is interesting with elegant interiors and beautiful view that opens from the window. From here you can see Spielberg Castle and other attractions that are rich Brno.
Villa Tugendhat
Church of the Holy Cross (Kostel Nalezení svatého Kříže). Church of the Order of the Capuchins.
Church of the Holy Cross
Located on Capuchin Square. The church belonged to the monastery Capuchin and was built in 1651. In the basement Church is the tomb of the Capuchins (Crypta Capuccinorum). Here For hundreds of years, the remains of members of the order have been kept. Sign in crypt – paid.
Church of sv. Yakuba (Kostel sv. Jakuba). Gothic Church, located in the city center. His story begins at 13 century. The first Romanesque building stood from the 13th to the 15th century. Later it was replaced by the gothic church. The tower was built at the end of 16 century. The height of the tower is 92 meters. The building of the church was significantly reconstructed in the late 19th and early 20th century. During World War II church miraculously survived. It is a monument Czech culture.
Church St. Jacob
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