Brno Czech Republic. Freedom Square and the Marian plague column. Museums, galleries and theaters

Brno, the city of the Czech Republic, is good at any time of the year. In summer, when stone walls give the desired coolness. In autumn, when the brick walls of old houses merge with the color of falling leaves. In winter, when the air is thin and transparent, and the smoke from the breweries somehow smells like fresh malt in a special way. In the spring, when the whole city is drowning in a green light haze. There is something to see on your own even in one day!

And outside the city, in the famous Moravian forests, there is so much light and colors, so many smells and sounds that you don’t even want to return to cozy Brno.

By the way. Brno's sister city is, which, in terms of the beauty of its sights, is not inferior to it at all.

Moravian Kras

Karst caves

An extensive system of 1100 Devonian karst caves, covering an area of ​​​​approximately 100 square kilometers, is called the Moravian Karst. The caves are of different sizes and are located at different depths.

The most visited Punkevni cave is a kind of storage of stalactites, which can be viewed in close proximity; for this purpose, tourists in the Czech Republic are offered to go boating on underground lake. Stalactites have a very bizarre shape, because of this, tourists gave them funny names. A river also flows here, the depth of which sometimes reaches up to 40 meters. Previously unknown feelings can be experienced by being in this kingdom of stones and water.

The Masaryk Cave is one of the most beautiful places in the Moravian Karst. They also get there by boat. underground river. This little trip makes an unforgettable impression on tourists, especially when the boat is underground, and moves further and further from the sun, deeper and deeper into the cave. And there the owners are bats, there are 18 species of them. After spending some time underground, people swim out of there, rejoicing in the return to the sun and light.

Frighteningly deep is the abyss of Macocha, there is no deeper in Europe. From herself high point to the bottom of the abyss 734 meters. Her name is translated into Russian as "stepmother". It is connected with a legend: a peasant woman had a son and a stepson. When her own child fell ill, she went to the sorceress, and she evilly said that the baby would get better only if the woman threw her stepson into the abyss. She dumped, but her baby died during the night. And in the morning the unfortunate woman threw herself into the abyss.

Moravian Karst is an amazing place that will remain in your memory for a long time.

Tickets can be booked at the Rocky Mill Central Excursion Service.

Phones: +420 516 413 575, +420 516 410 024, fax: +420 516 415 379

Price different caves and types of excursions are different. Approximately adults 70 kroons, children 35 kroons, pensioners 60 kroons.

It is worth driving only forty kilometers from Brno, as you can find yourself in the real Middle Ages. Pernstein Castle is hidden in dense forests and stands on an island. Built back in the 13th century, it is surprisingly well preserved. The walls are carved into a monolithic rock and built on with stone.

Like any castle, Pernstein has many legends. They say that the castle itself was built by a simple coal miner who killed a mighty bison in front of the king and received a piece of land for this.

Among the owners were robbers who attacked the caravans of merchants and hurried to hide behind the walls of the castle. And formidable rulers of these lands.

Now in the castle you can see:

• a tower called Barborka,
• triangular palace with halls decorated with mosaics,
• chapel,
• library, where 6188 volumes are stored,
• an art gallery with portraits of the owners,
• old castle kitchen,
• a prison with cells where those sentenced to starvation were kept,
• torture room.

The owners changed, and the castle stood impregnably among the Moravian forests, as a reminder of past events, as a kind of look into the future. Centuries will pass, and it will still rise with its impregnable walls.

The castle can only be visited in groups

On the banks of the Dyja River, near the Austrian border, 50 km from Brno, stands the Lednice Castle, which belonged to the princes of Liechtenstein. The palace was built in the 17th century in the Baroque style by the architect Johann von Erlach. The castle has changed its appearance more than once, it was destroyed by wars, and people rebuilt it again. In the middle of the 19th century, it was reconstructed once again, now in neo-gothic style. An English garden was laid out around. Paying tribute to the fashion of that time, the ruins of a medieval castle were created in the depths of the garden, then a Moorish minaret was built, then greenhouses and a hunting lodge. The princely family loved hunting, and those who, for some reason, could not participate in it, went up to the terrace of the second floor, the view from which made it possible to comfortably observe what was happening on the hunt.

Now the complex is state property. On the second floor there is a children's art gallery.

Tours are conducted mainly on the first floor of the castle, where vintage interiors, including a unique staircase carved from solid wood that leads to the library.

The villa is unique. It became the fourth modern architectural monument recognized by UNESCO. The owners of the villa were extraordinary people, like its creator, the architect Ludwig van de Rohe. The owners of the villa, the Tugendgad spouses, even before the wedding decided to build own house. The designer they brought in was not an architect by training, but he developed a design based on regular geometric lines. Roe successfully used combinations natural materials and the reflection of the building in the water. The villa is built on two levels, as it is located on a hillside. The house is divided into zones: residential, which includes bedrooms, children's rooms, the hostess's boudoir, the owner's office; secular half: hall for receptions, rooms for guests. They are connected by a winter garden. Some rooms are finished with light yellow onyx, which reflects the sun's rays.

The interiors are designed according to the principle of free space, when one room passes into another. So, imperceptibly, the kitchen passes into the living room, the salon for guests into the library.

This unique home both blends in with the surrounding landscape and resists it.

Address: Cernopolni 45, Brno

Working mode: Tue-Sun 10.00 – 18.00

Price: 250-300 CZK depending on the itinerary.

Zoo

The Brno Zoo was opened relatively recently, only 50 years ago. It is located in the middle of a picturesque oak grove on the slopes of Mount Mnishi.

The main collection of the zoo is African artiodactyls.

Here you can walk around the zoo, paying attention to three programs.

• Kingdom of the tropics ─ reptiles and forest monkeys live here behind glass,
• African safari ─ the project consists in the joint maintenance of antelope, patterned giraffes, zebras and ostriches, as in the wild.
• Tiger trails - tigers, leopards, hyenas live on the rocks.

In 2005, another program began to adapt the Przewalski horse. A special enclosure was created with an imitation of the steppes; a stylized yurt of nomads was even placed there.

Many animals can be observed from close range: raccoons, bush dogs, meerkats.

You can walk around the zoo on foot or take a ride in the train trailers.

Address: U Zoologcke Zahrody 4663300 Brno

Telephone: 420 541 421 411

Working mode:

• From November to February from 9.00 to 16.00
• March, October from 9.00 to 17.00
• From April to September from 9.00 to 18.00

Price:

• Adults - 100 Kč.
• Children from 3 to 15 years old, students under 26 years old, pensioners from 65 years old - 70 Kč.
• Children under 3 years old - free of charge.
• Family (2 adults + 2-3 children) – 270 Kč
• Camera – 10 Kč Video camera – 20 Kč

The zoo constantly hosts an exhibition of aquariums, in which residents of the city participate.

The work of the museum is very interesting. Anyone can conduct an experiment at the experimental station on solid, liquid bodies and gases, while trying to apply acoustics, optics, magnetism. There are workshops where they will show how to mend shoes, bind books, and introduce you to the work of a tailor. The watchmaker will explain the device of the clock mechanism. Visitors are happy to try to master the techniques of encryption, to find out how and why an old box plays a musical melody.

You can just walk around the territory and see retro cars, trams of the last century, locomotives and wagons. And see the water and wind engines in operation. There is a big one here technical library, various thematic exhibitions on the history of technology. The permanent exhibition on the history of aviation also attracts visitors.

LockSpielberg

On the Spielberg mountain in Brno, at the beginning of the 13th century, a fortress city arose, which got its name from the Spielberg mountain. Now it is the historical center of Brno.

The center of Spielberg was a fortress. She changed owners, she was destroyed by wars. To this day, a palace in the Gothic style and a chapel have been preserved on its territory. In the 18th century, Spielberg became a fairly fortified fortress, and in the 19th century a prison, which was called the "Vise of the Nations". The local harsh stone casemates received such an unkind reputation. They contained French revolutionaries, Italian Carbonari, representatives of the Young Italy movement, Polish rebels and local political prisoners. At the beginning of the 20th century the prison was closed. And reopened during the Second World War.

Now it is a museum, you can go down and inspect the casemates.

On the territory of the fortress is well preserved and lookout tower. From it you can see the entire historical center of Brno. The entrance to the tower is open only during the tourist season.

There is also a medieval well, 112 m deep, it was filled up by Napoleon's soldiers, then restored. During these earthworks, a human skeleton was found.

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The city got its name from the ancient Czech word "brne", translated armor , stronghold. In Brno, it is really calm, worries and worries recede, as if all the ancient mighty walls of the fortresses from the vicinity of Brno are protecting you.

About the strong walls of Brno in the past, more than one commander “broke his teeth”. The city was tested for strength by the Hussites, Swedes, Turks and the Prussian army. Only the cunning Napoleon did not besiege the bastions in vain, but simply ordered the strong ring of defensive walls to be blown up. Today, on the site of the former fortifications, there is a ring road.

Brno is surrounded by a picturesque green plain, where medieval castles are lost. And in the city itself, a tourist will definitely have something to occupy his time with: the old squares and quarters beckon to look around the corner, make another turn and get off the intended route. City cathedrals still remember melodic chants of past centuries. Their eerie crypts, as before, are full of dark secrets.

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What to see and where to go in Brno?

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The castle was built in the 13th century and first served as the residence of kings and margraves. TO XVII century it began to acquire baroque features and lose its gothic appearance. During the Austrian monarchy, a prison for dangerous criminals was organized on the territory of Špilberk. The gloomy dungeon worked until the middle of the 19th century. He "became famous" as the most severe dungeon of the Austrian Empire. Today, the castle houses an exposition of the city museum.

Functionalist villa built by architect L. M. van der Rohe in the 1930s. He also worked on interior design building. In 2001, the building was listed world heritage UNESCO. The villa was built from exotic materials using advanced technologies at that time, so its construction cost a decent amount. The owners of the building left the country in 1938, so over time it became the property of the city.

Freedom Square is the largest in Brno and one of the oldest. It appeared in the distant XIII century. In the Middle Ages, it was surrounded by the houses of wealthy citizens, which were rebuilt in the neo-Renaissance style in the 19th-20th centuries. In the middle of the square stands the Plague Column monument, erected in 1648 after the liberation of Brno from the Swedish troops and the threat of the plague.

Since the 13th century, vegetables and poultry have been traded on the square, which is why it got its name. Over time, magnificent palaces surrounded it, but the bazaar regularly continued to work (it still exists today). In the center of the square there is a baroque fountain "Parnassus" of the 17th century. The sculptural group depicts three civilizations: Greek, Persian and Babylonian. Europe sits in the middle on a defeated dragon.

The Brno Town Hall was built in 1240 in the Gothic style. Until 1935, its appearance changed, acquiring elements of the Baroque and Renaissance. The city council has been sitting in this building since the end of the 14th century. In the 20th century, he moved to a new location. Today, the town hall houses the cultural center of Brno, where exhibitions and various events take place. Tourists are greeted at the entrance locals in national costumes.

Catholic church in honor of the holy apostles. According to sources, it was founded in the XI-XII (XIII) centuries. At first it was built in the Romanesque style, and a few centuries later it was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style. The interior of the cathedral is made in the Baroque style. Two symmetrical towers 84 meters high were erected at the beginning of the 20th century according to the project of A. Kirstein. The building is recognized as one of the most valuable architectural monuments of South Moravia.

The monastery is located on the square of the same name, which at first glance does not attract the attention of a tourist. Only the monastery church in the Baroque style is available for inspection, the rest of the buildings are not so easy to get to. Inside the monastery there is a crypt with the mummies of the first monks. The brothers were buried here in this form until the prohibition decree of Joseph II of Habsburg. Today the tomb is open to the public.

The church was built in the 13th century in the Gothic style. In the 16th century, a Renaissance tower over 90 meters high was added to it. Not so long ago, the remains of more than 50 thousand people were discovered in the temple catacombs. The fact is that the local cemetery was filled in the Middle Ages and the old bones were simply piled under the slabs of the church to make room for new graves. So over time, a large ossuary was formed.

In the museum you can look at a collection of vintage local cars, rare clockwork, cameras, typewriters and other devices. It also presents the achievements of the aviation industry and the field of computing technology. The collection is located in 11 themed rooms and occupies a rather impressive area. The museum has a library, a lecture hall and a scientific laboratory.

The museum collection occupies as many as five buildings: Prazhuk and Mistrodzhitelsky palaces, Yurkovic's villa, J. Hoffmann's house and another city mansion. The Moravian Gallery is considered the second most important in the Czech Republic after National Gallery in Prague. In addition to paintings, it exhibits objects of decorative and applied art: ceramics, textiles, glassware and other masterpieces created by Czech masters.

The museum was founded in 1817. Today it is the largest and oldest in Moravia. Its collection contains about 6 million copies, which are located in several buildings. The main exposition is located in the baroque mansion of the 17th century - the Dietrichstein Palace. He became famous for the fact that the reigning persons stayed here, and also Field Marshal M.I. Kutuzov stayed for several days.

A unique exposition that tells about the culture and life of the Moravian gypsies. The museum opened in 2003 after 12 years for future exhibitions from all over the Czech Republic and neighboring countries collected exhibits. Its appearance was made possible thanks to state funding and private donations from the settled gypsies of Brno. The museum has a library where rare documents and books are stored.

A science and entertainment complex designed to draw the attention of visitors to the sciences and popularize natural science. The main focus of attention, of course, is on the Cosmos - its properties, mysteries, problems and prospects. The complex includes a large and small planetarium, an observatory equipped with modern telescopes, an "explorarium" and an observation deck.

Scientific and experimental center, where there is a lot of interesting things for adults and children. Visitors can conduct their own experiments here with the help of exhibits and study natural phenomena comprehend physical laws. Sometimes colorful shows are held in the center, where complex phenomena are told in a playful way, but these performances are given only in Czech.

The building of the theater stage was built at the end of the 19th century according to the design of the Austrian masters G. Gellner and F. Felner in a mixed style with elements of neo-baroque, neo-renaissance and neoclassicism. The theater had electric lighting, which at that time was a great luxury. Today there are dramatic performances on the stage, a troupe performs here National Theater Brno.

Brno Opera Stage, founded in 1965. The name is given in honor of the Czech composer. An architectural competition for the best design of the future theater was held from 1910 to 1957. As a result, a laconic and functional project without any classical or baroque elements won. The auditorium is designed for 1300 people. Since its foundation, more than 20 ballet and opera premieres have taken place on the stage.

The karst massif is 25 km long and 2 to 6 km wide. There are more than 1000 caves on its territory, but only 4 of them are open to the public: Balcarka, Punkva, Stolbno-Shoshuvskaya and Katarzynska. This natural attraction is equally in demand among tourists and local residents. The Moravian Karst is one of the most impressive cave systems in all of Europe.

Natural monument in the vicinity of Brno in the Moravian Karst. Residents of the city and surrounding villages believed for a long time that the abyss had no bottom at all, until at the beginning of the 18th century the local monk Lazar Shopper descended into it. But people still continued to tell dark stories about this place. The crack was formed as a result of the collapse of the vaults big cave. Its length is about 180 meters, the maximum depth is 135 meters.

Medieval castle 13 km from Brno, located on a green cape near the Brno reservoir. It is one of the oldest and largest in the entire Czech Republic. According to legend, Veverzhi was founded in the 11th century by Konrad I of Brno. The building survived several sieges and reconstructions. During the Second World War, it was destroyed during the fighting. Large-scale restoration began already in the 21st century.

The family property of the noble Pernstein family, located about 40 km from Brno on a rocky hill. Here the family lived until the end of the 16th century. The building was erected in the 13th century in the Gothic style. Over the following centuries, slight changes were made to its appearance. Today, tourists see a castle of the 16th century. In the past, it often became a film set for historical films.

The second name of the castle is Austerlitz, after the city known since the Napoleonic Wars. The very first building stood on the site of a Baroque palace as early as the 13th century. Then it was remade in the Renaissance style, but only by the beginning of the 19th century acquired the features of an elegant and magnificent baroque. It was in Slavkov in 1805 that France and Austria signed an agreement after a devastating (primarily for Russian Empire) Battle of Austerlitz.

Memorial complex dedicated to the numerous victims of the Battle of Austerlitz. The main object of the composition is the Mound of Peace, which is located on the battlefield and rises above the surrounding landscape. The monument looks like a mound. There is a cross on its top, and at the edges there are figures with shields, symbolizing the countries participating in the battle. Inside the mound there is a chapel and a crypt.

The menagerie appeared in Brno in 1937. In 1953 it moved to its current location. More than 300 species of animals (1500 thousand individuals) live in the zoo. The number of guests is growing as the animals have offspring. special attention deserves the local collection of birds and reptiles. For children, there is a mini-zoo with piglets, goats and tame rabbits that you can pet.

The park is located near historical center Brno. Since the 16th century, it has been known as the "Jesuit Garden", since earlier these lands belonged to the Order of St. Ignatius. After the abolition of this monastic association, according to the imperial decree, the park was transferred to the city. By that time, it required renovation, which was done by the head gardener of Brno A. Bisinger. In 1788, Luzhanki opened to the public.

Fireworks parade, which takes place annually in Brno. Thousands of tourists come to admire this spectacle. The festival usually lasts two weeks. Within its framework, evening colorful shows are organized every day, where participants blow up the most bizarre fireworks, trying to impress the jury and the audience. There are other interesting events in the parade program.

Brno is considered one of the most beautiful cities Central Europe and still remains the capital of the Moravian Region. From the moment of its foundation to the present day, the city has not lost its significance, which is one of the reasons for its popularity among tourists.

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History of the city of Brno

Starting from the 5th century AD, the territory on which the city is located began to be inhabited by people. At the turn of two millennia, here, next to the ford across the Svratka, the settlement of Brno arose, which gave its name to the city (today it is Old Brno).

Chronicles mention Brno in the 11th century. like a castle of the Přemyslid family; from the end of the 12th century. The Břetislav free castle around it is the center of the Przemyslovichi specific principality. From that time until 1939, Brno acquired the fame of a fortress city, the only one in Moravia that did not submit to the conquerors. Although the Hussites, the Swedes (twice), and the Prussians stood under its walls. Erected here in the 13th century. Špilberk Castle, which gained the glory of an impregnable fortress, from the end of the 18th century. for decades was turned into the most terrible prison Europe, which went down in its history as the "Prison of Nations".

Crafts and trade flourished in Brno twice: the first time in the 14th century, the second in the 18th century. By the 1840s, the rapidly developing textile and construction industries, as well as the transformation of the city into a major railway junction, made Brno the "Bohemian Manchester".

In November 1939, the city, which had been part of Czechoslovakia since 1918, was occupied by Nazi Germany. World War II badly damaged Brno three times: the occupation regime, the bombing of Anglo-American aircraft and the forced deportation of the German population by the communists to neighboring Austria.

Today Brno, administrative center South Moravian Region - one of the leading economic centers of the Czech Republic, as well as a constellation of historical and architectural monuments.

Attractions Brno

There are a number of attractions in Brno that guides and travel guides recommend visiting. The most famous of them:

The Spilberk fortress was stormed by both the Swedes and the Russians, but the walls withstood and did not submit to anyone. In the 19th century, the gloomy-looking building was turned into the most famous prison of Austria-Hungary. The attraction is located on a hill to the west of the city center.

The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul was erected at the end of the 13th century on Peter's Hill. Next to the Cathedral is the Episcopal Palace. They say that the Swedes who besieged the city in 1645 could not capture the recalcitrant fortress. Their leader, weary of the long battle, swore an oath to stop the assault and withdraw the troops if the townspeople did not surrender before noon. The Swedes rushed into battle with renewed vigor, when suddenly the bell ringer on the bell tower struck twelve strokes an hour earlier. The invaders immediately left the fortress walls, and the local bell tower from that day beats twelve strokes at 11 o'clock. The two spiers of the Cathedral, soaring into the Moravian sky, dominate the city. They can be observed from almost anywhere in Brno. Behind the temple there is an entrance to the observation deck, from which you can admire the magnificent panorama of the city.

Villa Tugendhat is called the pearl of the Art Nouveau architectural style. Built in 1930 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, she is listed cultural heritage UNESCO as a World Heritage Site cultural significance. The villa is of interest from the point of view of the elegance of the interior solution, technological equipment and carefully crafted details of the furnishings.

An interesting object to visit can be Capuchin Monastery, where representatives of noble Czech families are buried, and the monks resting here look like they are alive due to the special air circulation. The Capuchin tombs are famous for the phrase engraved on the gravestone, full of philosophical eternal meaning: “We were like you ... You will become like us ...”

most beautiful square Brno is called Freedom Square. It has an unusual triangular shape and its main attraction is the plague column, erected in 1679 as a token of gratitude for ridding the city of the plague. The pillar is made in the Baroque style and is decorated with the figure of the Virgin Mary with a baby. Also noteworthy on the square is the façade of the house “At the four boobies”, which is famous for the Atlanteans supporting the balcony, whose faces look extremely dissatisfied.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is located in the Cistercian Monastery, founded in 1323 by Queen Eliska. In 1783, it became the property of the Augustinians and is famous for the fact that one of the monks of this order, Gregor Mendel, deduced and studied the laws of heredity here. The Church of the Virgin Mary, located on the territory of the monastery, is unique in that it is the southernmost Gothic brick building in Europe.

The vegetable market in the center is a colorful and unique place. Fruits and vegetables have been traded here since the 13th century. Fountain of Parnassus market square is also a local attraction. Built in the 17th century, it is decorated with a sculpture of Hercules defeating the mythical three-headed Cerberus, and female figures symbolizing the ancient empires - Babylon, Hellas and Persia.

You can wander around Brno for hours and admire every street and every house - Old city since centuries richest history worthy of it.

Cultural life in Brno

Being cultural and business center a country where many tourists and businessmen from all over the world flock every year, the city of Brno provides them with an exciting cultural and entertainment program. In addition to various historical attractions, there are many great theatres, museums, galleries and libraries.

There are almost two dozen theaters in the city with a population of about 400 thousand people. The Redoubt building, one of the oldest and most famous theaters, adorns the square vegetable market. Now on its stage, as well as in two other theaters named after Magen and Janacek, there are performances of the National Theater. It was on its stage that Mozart's first performance took place.
Among the most popular are also: the Brno City Theatre, "Polarka", "G-Studio", "Seven and a half", and the theater "Bolek Polivka". The puppet theater "Joy" is open for children.

Movie lovers can visit: cinemas "Lucerna", "Kino Skala" and "Cinema City".

One of the best art centers - the gallery. Wannieka, is located a few minutes from the city center. In addition to the main exhibition hall, there are two thematic departments. The basis of the gallery's collection are the works of Czech artists of the late XX century. It also exhibits works by young artists from a number of European countries.

The second largest Moravian Gallery in the country contains collections of graphics, painting, plastic arts, applied works, photography and graphic design. The gallery complex includes 5 buildings: Yurkovich's villa, Josef Hoffmann's house, Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, Mistrodzhitelsky and Prazhakuv palaces. It will be interesting to visit the galleries belonging to " cultural center Brno, as well as the G99 Gallery.

The most interesting thing in Brno will be visiting the Museum of the Moravian Land, which includes the Dietrichstein and Episcopal palaces, Atropos pavilion and Mendelianum. In the Dietrichstein Palace, you can admire the famous Westonice Venus, the oldest ceramic figurine. In addition to it, the Museum of Romanesque Culture, the Museum of Technology and the Museum of the City of Brno are open to the public.

The city of Brno has gained great fame thanks to various international festivals and fairs. Since 1926, the International Industrial Fair has been held here, later the International Tourism, Financial and other fairs joined it.

Every year, at the beginning of summer, the Ignis Brunensis fireworks parade is held here. Theatrical festivals run throughout the summer, offering performances from Shakespeare to folklore. In August, the Brno Days are held, where the famous reconstruction of the defense of the city from 1645 is reproduced. Brno is also known as the venue for the annual International Music Festival Brno, the International Music Festival under open sky Spielberg, youth music festivals Semtex Culture and Alternativa Brno. Relatively recently, a festival was added to them balloons Baloon Jam.

Gastronomic highlights of Brno

A traveler who is lucky enough to come to the city of Brno will be pleasantly surprised by the cheapness of almost all services and food in the capital of Moravia. Suffice it to say that the average bill without wine in the restaurants of the city is about 5 EUR, and for 100 EUR you can eat quite well for the whole month.

Traditionally, meat dishes are very common in the Czech Republic - beef, pork, venison, which must be marinated before cooking. Poultry, especially roast goose, is considered a delicacy and is usually served with red cabbage as a side dish. Another National dish, which certainly accompanies every dinner, these are dumplings - boiled pieces of dough that are served with sauce, where you need to dip them. Pork knuckle is very popular, but fish does not have such a distribution, of all breeds, only carp is preferred, the presence of which is mandatory on the festive table.

The Czech Republic is a country in which the main drink is beer. Beer is added to sauces and soups, meat is marinated in it, and special Olomouc small curds were invented for beer, the production of which dates back almost six hundred years.
In addition to beer, the most popular drink is Slivovitz, a very strong alcoholic drink. Its main ingredient is plum juice. Also popular is the Becherovka liqueur, which got its name in honor of its creator.

Best restaurants in Brno

The most popular restaurants in Brno are "Ristorante Rialto" (Veveří 125) and "U Kastelána" (Kotlarska 51a), you can come to them with a large company, and the chef will definitely prepare a toast - a hot pork appetizer and recommend boar's knee or duck with cranberries . For dessert, be sure to take a cherry strudel or the famous walnut cake.

National cuisine is also offered by the grandiose “Kaskáda” (Na Golfu č.p. 1772) and the cozy “Sherlock Holmes” (Jakubske namesti 1), where beer soup and fried goose are a must-try. By the way, these restaurants are often visited by locals - the best advertisement for such establishments.

There are a lot of Italian cuisine establishments in the city - "Il Mercato" (Zelny Trh 2) and "Spolek" (Orli 22), there are specializing in French - "La Bouchee" (Udolni 33), and Chinese - "Asia" (Marešova 14) .

Accommodation in the city

You can stay in Brno in the city center, in hotels located within walking distance from Luzhanka Park - these can be both expensive hotels and cozy family pensions at a very affordable price. Apartments will cost a little more than a room in a family boarding house, but they have a kitchen, and you can stay there with a large company.

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A traveler planning a trip to Brno can be recommended to carefully look at the map of the city - almost all the sights are located in the central part, in the old town. Therefore, it would be logical to settle closer to the places that will be visited, especially since the tourist center of the city is pedestrian, and the entry of vehicles is prohibited there. Numerous hotels in the city center for all tastes and budgets will provide you with accommodation close to the main attractions of Brno.

Fans of exotic and antiquity can settle in the present knight's castle thirteenth century "Knights Templar", however, it is located quite far from the city, but the feeling of waking up in such a dwelling is indescribable!

Visiting any city in the Czech Republic, you will fall in love with this country forever. Each city is unique and cozy in its own way, and the second largest city of Brno is no exception.

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The capital of the Moravian Region and the second largest city in the Czech Republic - Brno - is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Meanwhile, there are much fewer tourists here than in Prague, which allows you to see the sights without fuss, rush and queues.

The name of the city can be translated as "armor". In the distant past, the city of Brno in the Czech Republic (we posted a photo of its most interesting objects in this short review) was an impregnable fortress that for several centuries repelled the attacks of enemy armies. The city is located in the south of the country. On both sides of it flow the rivers Svratka and Svitava.

Brno in the Czech Republic: attractions - Freedom Square

Located in the very center of the city, this square is a great place for walking. In its center stands a column made in the 17th century in the Baroque style. It was erected after the city was freed from a terrible plague epidemic. There is also an unusual attraction on the square - Chimes (Orloi). This is a stone black sculpture shaped like a shell with a clockwork. This is the work of sculptors Petr Kamenk and Oldich Rujbr. The sculpture appeared on the square in 2010.

city ​​hall

This is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic. The foundation of this building was laid at the very beginning of the 13th century. But the building began to serve the townspeople for its intended purpose only from the beginning of the 14th century. This building combines several architectural styles because it has been repeatedly rebuilt and renovated. In 1660, a shield with the emblem of the city was installed on the town hall. Courts, meetings of the city council were held here, documents and money were kept.

There was a prison in the back of the building. Today, the Brno Town Hall in the Czech Republic has become the tourist center of the city. Various cultural events and exhibitions are held here.

Fortress Spilberk

The impregnable castle, built in the 13th century, withstood several long sieges, resisting the Swedish and Russian armies. At the end of the 18th century, implacable enemies of the monarchy began to be kept in the castle. The fortress eventually gained notoriety in Europe. It began to be called the "prison of peoples." Until the last century, revolutionaries, political prisoners, and participants in uprisings languished in its casemates. Today it is a popular cultural monument and museum.

Compared to the previous monument, this building has a not so long history - it was built in 1930 and almost immediately became a masterpiece of Art Nouveau. The building is included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Villa is interesting first of all beautiful view opening from the windows, and elegant interiors.

This is a special attraction of Brno in the Czech Republic. Reviews of tourists suggest that many travelers come to this city in order to see the castle with their own eyes, where the mysterious White Lady supposedly lives.

Located just 40 km from Brno, Perštejn is one of the most significant, interesting and impregnable castles in the Czech Republic. Behind long history, and the fortress was built in the middle of the XIII century, no one managed to conquer it.

Pernstein is popular with filmmakers around the world. Against the backdrop of the sunset sky, the majestic castle looks very impressive. Its peculiarity is a complex protection system, which was thought out in the Middle Ages, but still impresses specialists today.

Its advantages lie primarily in the location of the fortress on a high rock, descending bridges, impregnable walls with towers, deep ditches. Probably, this would be quite enough to fight off the most experienced enemy. However, the owners of the castle did not limit themselves to this and built a five-story Barborka tower, where they could hide from the enemy. The tower is connected to the castle by only two wooden bridges, which could be burned in the event of an enemy attack. A very narrow corridor awaited the enemy inside, along which not a single knight dressed in armor could pass.

Brno City Museum

The museum, located in the Špilberk castle, began its work in 1907. The impetus for its creation was an exhibition held in this city in 1903. The museum presents the most interesting expositions: painting on glass, textiles, archeology, ceramics.

Moravian Museum

The second largest museum in the Czech Republic in terms of size and number of exhibits. It opened in Brno in 1817. At the origins of its creation were wealthy and influential patrons who donated a priceless collection of works of art to the cultural institution. The museum has collected almost six million exhibits, which represent the scientific material of the natural and social sciences. The museum has 15 departments that study and hold exhibitions on various topics.

Redoubt Theater

There are over 15 different theaters in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic. The Redoubt Theater deserves special attention. Wandering troupes in the city began to perform as early as the 16th century. It was for them that a stage was built in one of the taverns, and a theater was founded in its place in 1732.

In addition to theatrical performances, social events were held here. On the stage of this theater, as a teenager, the great Mozart performed.

Planetarium

Observatory. Copernicus and the planetarium, founded in 1954, are located in the city center, on Cow Hill. Two hundred seats for spectators are covered with a huge dome. Not only adults, but also children will be interested in the program of the observatory. Here you can learn a lot of interesting things about the universe, and even go on a virtual space journey. The program is led by a storyteller, voicing the wonders that open to the eyes of the guests. He mostly speaks Czech. But the program of the observatory has performances in English, German and French.

Luzhanka Park

One of the oldest parks in Europe. It was founded in 1788. The arrangement of the park was carried out by A. Bisinger, the chief gardener of the city. It was decorated in the Baroque style, which was fashionable at that time. Thanks to the efforts of the gardener, the townspeople fell in love with the park. By the end of the 19th century, in addition to local trees, shrubs and flowers, over 150 species of exotic plants appeared here. Among them: maple tree, soap tree, Hungarian oak and many others.

Today the park covers an area of ​​20 hectares. On its territory there are many monuments, cozy shady alleys, an artificial pond.

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

At the top of Petrov Hill in Brno is the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. In the 11th-12th centuries, there was a fortress with a small Romanesque church on this site. It was destroyed and an early Gothic cathedral was erected in its place. In 1643, during the siege by the Swedes, the cathedral was seriously damaged. The restoration of the temple was carried out only after 100 years. Since 1777, a bishopric was organized in Brno, and the cathedral acquired the status of a cathedral. The temple acquired its final appearance at the beginning of the 20th century.

More than 40 projects for its reconstruction were submitted for consideration. Of these, they chose the work of the Austrian architect August Kirstein in the New Gothic style. The cathedral has two 81-meter towers. Everyone who wants to admire the view of the city goes up to the observation deck. The interior of the cathedral is made in the Baroque style. The altars, the statue of the Madonna and Child, the Romanesque tomb of the 12th century, the stained-glass windows describing the life of St. Peter and Paul, the pulpit of Kapistrunk, a monk who preached in the middle of the 15th century and performed miracles of healing people, amaze with their exquisite beauty.

The cathedral is surrounded by baroque houses built on the foundations of medieval buildings. One of them today houses the diocesan museum. It contains books, paintings, sculptures.

Church of St. Jacob

Another Gothic church, which is located in the city center. Its history began in the 13th century. The first Romanesque church stood from the 13th to the 15th century. It was later replaced by a Gothic church. The church was built at the end of the 16th century. Its height is 92 meters. The building went through two major renovations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The church is recognized as a cultural monument of the country.

Brno hotels in the Czech Republic

There are about 300 hotels and inns in the city. Each tourist can choose the most suitable option for himself. We will present some of the most popular of them.

• AS Club 3*.

The hotel is located a 10-minute drive from the city center, 15 minutes from the highway. Masaryk. Accommodation is available in double and triple rooms and suites. Each of them has a bathroom. There are several cafes and a restaurant near the hotel.

• Fairhotel 4*.

Offering a wellness center and a bar, this hotel is located 400 meters from the city's trade fair grounds. All rooms have a cozy seating area and a bathroom. The hotel's restaurant serves national cuisine and aromatic coffee. There is secure parking for guests' cars. The hotel's wellness center includes a steam bath, Finnish sauna, showers and a swimming pool.

• Barcelo Brno Palace 5*.

The hotel is located on Silingrovo Square in a prestigious historical building. The soundproofed rooms are decorated in modern style. Connecting rooms can be combined into family suites if necessary. The restaurant, which serves dinner daily, serves fine European cuisine, and serves buffet breakfast.

• Anensketerasy Apartments.

The apartments are located a 5-minute walk from Špilberk Castle. They have cozy bedrooms, kitchenettes with washing machines and dishwashers, bathrooms with necessary toiletries. Parking is available on site. The distance to the airport is 8 km.

Brno (Czech Republic) - the most detailed information about the city with a photo. The main attractions of Brno with descriptions, guides and maps.

City of Brno (Czech Republic)

Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and the capital of the Moravian Region. Although it is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe, it has fewer tourists than Prague. This makes it possible to see the sights and the city itself in a relaxed atmosphere, without crowds and queues. The name of the city is translated as "armor". Once upon a time, Brno was a powerful fortress that successfully repelled the attacks of enemy armies for several centuries.

Brno has a temperate continental climate with mild winters and warm summers, so you can come here all year round. It is said that the city is especially beautiful in spring, when the first leaves bloom. But in the summer there are more activities.

City information

1. The population is over 378 thousand people.
2. Area - 230 km².
3. Time - UTC+1, summer UTC+2.
4. The language is Czech.
5. Currency - Czech crown.

How to get to Brno?

The international airport is located 10 km from the city center. It receives flights from Russia, European countries and Prague. But it is much cheaper to travel by plane to Prague.

There is also a railway station, where trains from different corners Czech Republic and some European cities, for example from Vienna. Well developed in the city public transport. Here is the largest trolleybus network in the Czech Republic, there is no shortage of trams, buses and taxis.

• In restaurants and hotels it is customary to leave a tip of 5-10%. The taxi driver will also be happy if you round up the fare.
• The city of Brno is very clean. Do not litter on the streets, for this a large fine is imposed. Smoking in public places is also prohibited. There are special places in restaurants and bars.
• If you like night entertainment, choose clubs and discos that are open until the morning. Bars and cafes usually close at 23.00.
• If you plan to visit Brno to see the sights, choose a hotel in the central area. Almost all interesting places concentrated there, and transport does not go everywhere. There are many hotels in the center for every taste and budget.

Attractions Brno

Freedom Square. This is the heart of the city and beautiful place for walks. Vehicle traffic is prohibited here. A baroque column from the 17th century dominates the square. It was erected in honor of the deliverance of the city from the plague. On the facade of one of the buildings you can see the famous Atlanteans holding a balcony.

Also on the square there is a rather strange attraction - Chimes (Orloi). This is a black stone sculpture in the shape of a shell with a clockwork, located in the eastern part of the square. It was created by sculptors Oldřich Rujbr and Petr Kameník in 2010. Sometimes the Eagle is called the astronomical clock. This sculpture, due to its shape, has earned many playful nicknames from local residents.

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul of the XIV century. This gothic building was built on the site of an even older monastery. Its towers are visible from different parts of the city. They have an observation deck with a panorama of Brno. The bell tower of the cathedral, according to tradition, beats 12 strokes at 11 o'clock in the morning. It has to do with an old legend. Once the city of Brno was besieged by the Swedes for a long time. The leader decided to stop the siege if the city did not fall before noon, and sent an army for a decisive assault. But the ringer struck noon an hour early, and the city was saved.

This impregnable castle XIII century withstood more than one siege, resisting the Swedish and Russian armies. At the end of the 18th century, enemies of the monarchy began to be kept in it. Gradually, the fortress acquired in Europe a sad glory and the nickname "Prison of Nations". Until the 20th century, revolutionaries, participants in uprisings and political prisoners fell into its casemates. Today it is a cultural monument and a museum with exhibitions and concerts.

Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic. This building, built in 1930, is considered a masterpiece of Art Nouveau. It is included in the UNESCO heritage list. The villa is interesting for its elegant interiors and beautiful views from the window. From here you can see Spielberg Castle and other attractions that Brno is rich in.

Church of the Holy Cross. Church of the Order of the Capuchins.

Located on Capuchin Square. The church belonged to the Capuchin monastery and was built in 1651. In the basement of the church is the tomb of the Capuchins (Crypta Capuccinorum). The remains of members of the order have been kept here for several hundred years. The entrance to the crypt is paid.

Church of St. Jakuba (Kostel sv. Jakuba). Gothic church located in the city center. Its history begins in the 13th century. The first Romanesque building stood from the 13th to the 15th century. It was later replaced by a Gothic church. The tower was built at the end of the 16th century. The height of the tower is 92 meters. The building of the church was significantly reconstructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During World War II, the church miraculously survived. It is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.