From the monthly archives:

August 2009

In love with Brno? Write an article, win a ticket for concert

August 31, 2009 Clubbing
Kevin Blechdom

Write your own article about Brno and win two tickets to party Itch My Hahaha, held at Fléda club.

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Brno nightlife 101: Guide to clubs and fun

August 28, 2009 Arts & events
Brno at night

List of best clubs, advices for safe partying.

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Husova st. passable again

August 27, 2009 News
Pekařská st.

That means much more easier connection between main train station and Veveří st., both for tramways and cars.

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Machinarium: state-of-art game made in Brno

August 25, 2009 Arts & events
Machinarium

Brno-based studio Amanita Design is working on their first full game, called “Machinarium“.

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Pic of the day: Ossuary beneath St. James Church

August 21, 2009 community
Ossuary

This picture was taken in the 1930s and shows an underground passage filled with bones.

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Taxis in Brno [a letter from a reader]

August 20, 2009 community
Petrov in mist

In England, a taxi driver who refuses to take a passenger for such a reason would immediately lose his licence to operate.

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Guide to Pálava hills and Mikulov [trip tip]

August 17, 2009 South Moravia
Mikulov

On a bright day in Brno, you can observe a huge hill with three tops on the horizon near Austrian border. The hills are called “Pálavské vrchy” and you can spend a great day there.

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The best potato chips in Brno

August 14, 2009 Best of Brno
Chips

Sometimes, potato chips are not a junk food.

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Last opportunity to visit Villa Stiassny, just as Fidel Castro did in 1972

August 13, 2009 History
Villa Stiassny

On Friday, August 14, one of the biggest and most expensive villas of Brno, Villa Stiassny, is accessible to general public for the very last day before it will be closed for a reconstruction.

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Benny Benassi’s Satisfaction mocked at Náměstí svobody sq. (possibly NSFW)

August 11, 2009 News
Benassi mocked

New TV ad for construction machinery seller Mátl & Bula is mocking the legendary music video for Benny Benassi’s Satisfaction right in the streets of Brno.

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5 pubs and bars to visit during MotoGP weekend

August 7, 2009 Best of Brno
Restaurant U Bláhovky

Beer and sausages sold at the racing circuit certainly aren’t the best thing Brno can offer, nor the most reasonably priced. For authentic Czech pub experience, visit these restaurants in the centre of Brno.

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Best places to buy vegetables, fruits and seasonings

August 5, 2009 Best of Brno
Zelny trh

Why to buy vegetables, fruits and spices in supermarkets if you can buy it at a market?

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5 nostalgic videos of old Masaryk Circuit

August 4, 2009 Best of Brno
Old Masaryk Circuit

I found some nice YouTube videos showing the old track of Czechoslovak Grand Prix, full of long and quick straights and sharp curves, often bordered by trees or old houses.

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Parking in Brno: maps, tips, guidelines

August 3, 2009 Features
Parking

If you are travelling to Brno by car, just print this article and have it always in your vehicle.

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Novel inspired by Villa Tugendhat nominated for Man Booker Prize

August 1, 2009 Arts & events
The Glass Room

The Glass Room by Simon Mawer is among the 13 books nominated for Man Booker Prize.

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