Photo roundup: This was Ignis Brunensis 09, fireworks festival for 1,574,000 spectators

by Michal Kašpárek on June 9, 2009

Ignis Brunensis 2009 is over. According to a press release, the fireworks and other events were seen by 1,574,000 spectators (not including the Museum night, Night of churches and Motor show), which is a new record.

(I can easily imagine how were those exact numbers created, but… let’s shut up and celebrate.)

I found some great photos at photo-sharing site Flickr, although there’s no sharp picture of the last Friday’s wonderful Grandfinale (by SFX Barrandov). Anyway, enjoy these pics and galleries:

The winning fireworks show by Grupo Luso Pirotecnia (Portugal), captured by Flickr user vasekk

The winning fireworks show by Grupo Luso Pirotecnia (Portugal), captured by Flickr user vasekk


Spanish fireworks show, captured by Flickr user Morten Almqvist

Spanish fireworks show, captured by Flickr user Morten Almqvist


Fireworks above the cathedral of St. Peter, photo by Petr Dvořák

Fireworks above the cathedral of St. Peter, photo by Petr Dvořák

Ignis Brunensis 2010 will start on May 21 and end on June 6 – I’m really looking forward!

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For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

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  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
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