Google Street View covers one third of Brno

by Michal Kašpárek on February 12, 2010

Trinity tower and Vaňkovka shopping mall as captured in Google Street View.

Trinity tower and Vaňkovka shopping mall as captured in Google Street View.

During recent weeks, many streets of Brno have been added to the Google Street View service. Quarters Židenice, Vinohrady, Komárov, Trnitá, Heršpice, Štýřice, Bohunice, Chrlice and Slatina are almost completely covered, while the remaining two thirds of the town are still waiting for their day D, or, day G.

It does not look like a serious privacy thread. I am glad for the news, as I may add embedded street views to my district guides.

Cheap bistro U Pánků in quarter Židenice.

Cheap bistro U Pánků in quarter Židenice.

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Tursiops February 13, 2010 at 2:15 PM

That will certainly help me and others find what we’re looking for if we know how it looks. Good thing!

dpopa February 23, 2010 at 4:34 PM

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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
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The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

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  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
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