History

Coin master

Coin masters’ cellar: new tourist attraction in Brno

November 25, 2010

The cellar of the masters of coin is located below Dominikánské náměstí sq., roughly below the New town hall. Coins were made at this place in the middle ages – and some legends say that there is still gold and silver hidden somewhere in the labyrinth…

Špilberk castle (photo by Artep ^_^)

Try shooting from bow or air rifle at the 50th anniversary of Špilberk castle museum

October 29, 2010

During the afternoon, there is free entrance to the casemate of Špilberk castle and to its watchtower.

Brno

What do the street names mean, or: where the Hitler Platz was

October 27, 2010

A funny fact: there are Úzká (Tiny st.) and Vlhká (Wet st.) next to the Church of Virgin Mary in the eastern part of Brno.

Hiroshima - Nagasaki

Exhibition of Hiroshima and Nagasaki debris (and photographs) in the Institute of Etnography

October 20, 2010

The Institute of Etnography opened a haunting exhibition this week.

Brno death march

Brno Death March: 60th anniversary of the hushed up tragedy

May 30, 2010

The expulsion still remains to be one of the blackest moments in the history of the town.

Jan Skácel

Jan Skácel, the greatest bard of Moravia, died 20 years ago

November 7, 2009

Skácel’s work was influenced by south Moravian traditions and nature as well as by minimalist Chinese poetry.

Villa Stiassny

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

August 13, 2009

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.

Old Masaryk Circuit

5 nostalgic videos of old Masaryk Circuit

August 4, 2009

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.

Old Kníničky

Urban decay: destroyed village of Kníničky exposed on the ground of Brno dam

July 13, 2009

The place may be dangerous, but it is stil worth seeing for many people.

The third Venus of Dolní Věstonice

The third Venus of Dolní Věstonice shown in Anthropos musem pavillion

June 10, 2009

Unique exhibition “Prehistoric Art in Central Europe” shows one more piece of paleolitic art: the third statue of Venus from Dolní Věstonice.

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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