History

Messel on Tour

Messel on Tour brought 47M years old fossils to Brno

March 8, 2012

The fossils are preserved so well that some creatures even still have fur or full stomachs.

An old trolleybus

“Transport nostalgia” on weekend, strike on Thursday

June 10, 2011

Coalition of Transport Unions anounced a huge strike on Monday, June 13. This means that from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m., public transport in Brno, as well as in Prague and the rest of the Czech republic, will stay still.

Night of churches

Climb up the church towers on the Night of churches

May 26, 2011

Almost all churches of Brno got a special programme for the evening of Friday, May 27. There will be concerts, guided tours (Czech only) and, maybe most interestingly, you’ll be able to observe Brno from the towers of St. Jacob’s church and Saints Cyril and Methodius’ church in Brno-Židenice (Gajdošova st.).

A wooden wall separating the dining room from the rest of the floor

Wall stolen from villa Tugendhat found in canteen

May 15, 2011

According to the website of Czech television, it is quite likely that the original wall will be restored and you may enjoy it next year, when the €6.3M reconstruction finishes.

Museum night

Bring a flute to the 2011 Brno Museum Night

May 11, 2011

A dozen of the most interesting and important museums in Brno joined the 2011 Brno Museum Night. On the evening and night of Saturday, May 14, you are free to explore their exhibitions, look into the places that are not available for the rest of year and enjoy the company of tens of thousands of people roaming the town.

Cellar beneath the Cabbage market

Explore the underground labyrinth beneath the Cabbage market

April 4, 2011

The people living in Brno were looking for a place where to store various goods in a town that was surrounded by fortification, so they created an unique “underground town”.

Jurkovič house

Jurkovič House finally opening to general public

March 31, 2011

One of the Brno’s most significant, villas, Jurkovič house, has been restored and it opens to general public on April 1.

Masec

Exhibition Masec shows the history of Masaryk Circuit

February 12, 2011

There are many race cars and motorbikes on display, various memorabilia, photos both of the old track and the new one… A great thing about the exhibition is that it is labelled both in Czech and English.

Jewish cemetery (source: zob.cz)

Curious about the history of the Jewish community? Visit the new Tourist Information Centre

January 8, 2011

The venue is located in the Jewish cemetery in quarter Židenice. It is open every day except Saturday.

Brno in 1910

5 beautiful photos of Brno in 1910

December 24, 2010

I was browsing through the wonderful Virtual Encyclopedia of Brno and discovered 5 nice pictures of how did the town look like 100 years ago.

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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
  • 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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