May 2009

Model of a battleship

Childrens’ day: traditional fair and battle of Midway

May 29, 2009

On Sunday, May 31, there will be a traditional fair held at Zelný trh sq. Kids can see goats and other animals, their parents will be allowed to taste Czech beer and wine.

Petrov

Night of churches: meet you in a cathedral, bro

May 28, 2009

The event is held to make churches more atractive for people who don’t go there regulary.

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District guide: Bystrc

May 27, 2009

Good quarter for sportpersons and those who live on a budget.

Bodies Revealed

Bodies revealed at Olympia shopping mall

May 26, 2009

Spectators of the exhibition may observe polymer-preservated corpses arranged in ways considered barbarous by some people. The bodies are dissected and their organs exposed, skin of the dead people is removed to reveal muscles and other tissue.

CIAF

No CIAF air show this year, pope one of the reasons

May 25, 2009

Popular “Czech International Air Fest” show which has been attracting more than 100,000 spectators each September will move from Brno to (probably) Hradec Králové this year.

Cobblestones

Links roundup: incidental cobblestone art at Museum night

May 22, 2009

Hundreds of people played with cobblestones left at Husova st. and made dozens of funny ornaments and statues.

Night of masks

Friday night: masquerade street party, fireworks at Denis gardens

May 21, 2009

5,000 free masks will be available at the central square on Friday evening to anyone willing to have fun.

Kohoutovice

District guide: Kohoutovice

May 20, 2009

New series “District guides” will tell you everything you need to know about districts, quarters and communities in Brno.

New CD by Sunshine

Attend Sunshine concert, get a free CD

May 19, 2009

Internationally-acclaimed indie group Sunshine will present their new album “MGKK Telepathy” at music club Fléda on Thursday, May 21.

“Power of now” exhib. and Radim Hanousek trio concert at Salon Daguerre

May 18, 2009

Sallon Daguerre, located at 1 Slovákova st., will host a vernissage of Daniela and Linda Dostálkovás’ exhibition “Power of now” today at 9 p.m.

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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