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Summer roundup: what to do in Brno on hot days

by Michal Kašpárek on 08/15/2011

Sand beach at Náměstí svobody sq.

Sand beach at Náměstí svobody sq.

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Central cemetery

Where Red Army and Wermacht soldiers rest together. Guide to Brno central cemetery

July 1, 2011

Do you know that Brno has the largest cemetery in the Czech republic? Established in 1883, it’s still a beautiful, quiet place, worth visiting at least for the graves of Gregor Johann Mendel and Leoš Janáček.

Hipsters

Hipster’s checklist: what to do and where to eat in Brno

June 24, 2011

One of my friends visited Brno last week. Here is a list of places and venues I took him to. Take it as an inspiration for your own visit of Brno or for showing it to your own family and friends.

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”.

Šelepova st.

A place to go with kids or just to relax: new park at Šelepova st.

March 25, 2011

I just love this place. One of the best recent examples of park architecture in the Czech republic.

Maid café

Brno got the first maid café in continental Europe

March 4, 2011

I do not know if it is sexist or sexy, if it is stupid or cool. But it is worth a try.

U Bohouše

New sausage bar U Bohouše: the greasiest place in town (and that’s a compliment!)

March 1, 2011

Quite good Dalešické and Poutník beers are on tap. And the radio plays Czech country. Quite a concept!

Bahn my

Where to get a delicious bánh mỳ

February 17, 2011

The refreshing Vietnamese baguette called bánh mỳ is easy to be bought in the streets of Vienna or Berlin, but it takes a while to get one in Brno. However, it is worth the journey.

Sushi made in Koishi

Best restaurants in Brno discounted during the Grand Restaurant Festival

January 20, 2011

Until February 15, you can get a single dish for CZK 250, two courses for CZK 500, and three courses for CZK 600.