February 2009

Links roundup: the horror of birthing in Brno

February 27, 2009

Another bunch of interesting links.

Always find the right bus, apartment and concert

February 23, 2009

The three most useful tools that will help you with visiting or living in Brno.

Links roundup: say bye to Gordon Ramsay

February 20, 2009

The most interesting articles from other media.

Fascists and communists to march on May Day

February 19, 2009

Clashes are anticipated to take place on May 1st, after both Workers’ Party and Communist Party supporters anounced they will march through the town.

Fashion fever to hit Exhibiton centre

February 18, 2009

The International Fashion Fairs STYL&KABO will be opened to public on February 19th.

Masaryk University to rebuild Mendel’s greenhouse

February 17, 2009

Masaryk University has started fundraising for a project of reconstruction of the greenhouse in which G. J. Mendel discovered the basic laws of hereditability.

Download free MP3s of the Brno’s best music

February 16, 2009

There are several great music groups and duos in Brno. We got the links to their free songs. Download the best music in the town legally right now!

Spanish film festival in Art cinema

February 16, 2009

Fans of Spanish culture have a great chance to watch 10 important films in 5 days.

Look at these funny NSFW snowmen!

February 12, 2009

Traffic was paralysed by a heavy snow-fall this week, but as the gallery “Snowmen & Snowstatues” shows, creativity of some university studens was in contrary boosted.

Brno Zoo to Get New Entrance and Parking Lot at Last

February 11, 2009

The management of the ZOO presented a project of a new entrance and a parking lot for 300 cars and 10 buses last week.

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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