July 2009

Filetti di Bacala

Enjoy life at two fish-grilling parties

July 16, 2009

We’re going to have two grilling party with delicious fishes and good music in Brno during the next week.

Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull will whiz and whistle at Slavkov castle

July 14, 2009

One of the greatest prog rock bands, Jethro Tull, will perform at a castle in Slavkov (a town located 15 km east of Brno) on Saturday, August 29.

Old Kníničky

Urban decay: destroyed village of Kníničky exposed on the ground of Brno dam

July 13, 2009

The place may be dangerous, but it is stil worth seeing for many people.

Psycho

English language films screened at Dobrák open air cinema

July 10, 2009

The schedule of the outdoor cinema at Dobrák swimming pool is filled with great movies, both recent and old.

Avia Cafe Restaurant

The best value for money in a restaurant

July 9, 2009

Luckily, living on a budget doesn’t necessarily mean eating unhealthy defrozen plastic food served in most of the cheap restaurants.

High rise DORN

Pic of the day: projected high-rise Dorn

July 8, 2009

Shopping mall Vaňkovka is going to have a new neighbor: tower block “Dorn” (abbreviated from “Dornych st.”).

Brno in Google Earth

Prague now beautiful in Google Earth. Brno looks like hit by H-bomb

July 6, 2009

Nothing to see in virtual Brno.

Masaryk Circuit

The best place to stand at Automotodrom Brno (a.k.a. Masaryk Circuit)

July 2, 2009

We know the place where winners stop to meet the fans.

Church of Zábrdovice

Neighborhood guide: Cejl and Zábrdovice

July 1, 2009

You will love Cejl if you are a beatnik, a hipster or a punker.

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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