October 2009

Heiko

ZOO will keep the runaway monkey Heiko

October 30, 2009

It seems that the freewheeling monkey is actually a kind of advertisment for the zoological garden.

Vietnamese bistro

Ethnic minorities in Brno: Vietnamese

October 28, 2009

Almost every high school class has a Vietnamese kid now.

Andre Beurskens

Expat success story: Andre Beurskens and his food delivery company Giraffy

October 24, 2009

My reader Andre Beurskens asked me to visit the office and kitchen of his “expat-friendly” food delivery company.

Mezipatra

Queer festival Mezipatra shows gender wars

October 23, 2009

Mezipatra will move from Brno to Prague after October 30.

Sono centrum

Futurist hotel “Sono centrum” to tumble in quarter Žabovřesky

October 22, 2009

Brno may be decorated (or spoiled, according to some people) by a futurist hotel “Sono centrum”.

Raven

Aussitôt mort & Kidcrash & Ema Camelia at Yacht Club

October 21, 2009

Student club Yacht will offer three interesting concerts on Thursday night.

J. Heyrovský

Heyrovský’s Nobel prize exhibited (just today!)

October 20, 2009

Nicholas Copernicus Observatory and Planetarium is exhibiting the 1959 Nobel prize of Jaroslav Heyrovský just today, from 6 p.m.

Silhouette of Parnas

A pic of the day: silhouette of Parnas fountain

October 16, 2009

What a simple idea and pure beauty.

Hugo Haas

Ethnic minorities in Brno: Jews

October 15, 2009

History of the Jewish community in Brno, list of famous members, photos of synagogues and links to further sources.

Kamenka

Neighborhood guide: Kamenná kolonie

October 14, 2009

Built illegaly in the 1920s by the poorest workers and turned into a hipster quarter in the 1960s, shanty town “Kamenná kolonie” is probably the most poetic neighborhood of Brno.

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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