March 2009

Bonjour Brno 2009: say hello to the French culture

March 16, 2009

List of concerts, exhibitions and events advertising the wonderful French culture.

Links roundup: who cares about Tibet and who does not

March 13, 2009

Good weekend read.

Photos of the Saturday Night Stabbing

March 11, 2009

Police has published several photos of a fight between three foreign students of medicine and an uknown man who injured them by a knife.

Tapas Menu in Ristorante Rialto

March 10, 2009

You don’t have to travel to Madrid to taste some of the great spanish snacks (or antipasta) called “tapas”. Ristorante Rialto offers a special Tapas Menu from March 12th, 6 PM, until March 15th.

5 big (and silly) problems of Brno

March 9, 2009

Face it: there are several quite unique problems that damage the image of Brno.

The “wikipark” – you’re invited to “edit” the future Björnson’s park

March 6, 2009

The town hall is asking people how to transform a public place once again. The question is the future look and feel of the Björnson’s park, located next to the Moravian library.

Links roundup: restaurants, expats, Obama

March 6, 2009

A list of the most interesting pages we discovered last week.

Capuchin gardens to be opened to public in 2011

March 5, 2009

One of the most beautiful “secret” places of Brno, the Capuchin gardens, will be opened to public in two years.

Concert picks for March (updated)

March 4, 2009

There go the most promising gigs of March: The Garage, Plastic People of the Universe and Ženy @ Fléda Saturday, March 7th at 6:00 PM Be sure to meet the legendary underground group that have been rocking hard since the 1960s. -123 Minut @ Alterna Wednesday, March 11th One of the most famous czech funky [...]

New facts about the Saturday night stabbing

March 3, 2009

Czech media have fresh information on the attack.

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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