September 2009

Pope

Practical information about the Mass with Pope Benedict XVI

September 15, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate the Holly Mass on Sunday, 27th September at 10:00 a.m. at the International airport in quarter Tuřany.

Vegetarian food

The best vegetarian restaurants in Brno

September 14, 2009

David Věžník won our competition and will get two tickets to Friday party at Fléda. As a former vegetarian, I totally agree with his choice.

A roe

Photo story: setting a trapped roe free

September 11, 2009

Denisa Kapitančiková, spokeswoman of the Metropolitan police, send us three pictures and a short story.

Trade fairs in the 1960s

51st International Engineering Fair

September 11, 2009

The most important fair held in Brno begins on Monday, September 14.

Fall

Roundup of tips and articles for Erasmus students

September 7, 2009

The best articles to read if you are going to study in Brno this fall.

Kometa

Schedule of hockey games played in Brno until the end of 2009

September 4, 2009

Ice-hockey club Kometa Brno bought the highest-level league licence and will compete with best Czech teams.

Židenice

District guide: Židenice and Juliánov

September 2, 2009

Welcome to the biggest village of the Austrian empire.

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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