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Photo contest

Photo contest for expats: show Brnopolis how you see Brno

October 12, 2009

Non-profit Brnopolis is running an interesting photo contest for expats living in Brno.

Café Steiner

Taste tidbits at café Steiner, support a maternity home

October 9, 2009

Today you have a great opportunity to taste blue cheese balls with paprika made by my wonderful girlfriend.

The winner

You decided: Samantha Fox tickets go to this gentleman

October 5, 2009

21 Facebook fans of Brno Now liked this picture, so Guillaume d’O. won our competiton and will get two Samantha Fox tickets. Congrats!

Family point

Family Point: shelter and consulting for parents

October 1, 2009

A cool thing about Family Point is the place is located in the very centre of Brno, at 1 Josefská st.

Samantha Fox

Win Samantha Fox tickets. It’s simple!

September 23, 2009

Just post a picture of yourself or your friends having fun in Brno to our Facebook page.

Vegetarian food

The best vegetarian restaurants in Brno

September 14, 2009

David Věžník won our competition and will get two tickets to Friday party at Fléda. As a former vegetarian, I totally agree with his choice.

Fall

Roundup of tips and articles for Erasmus students

September 7, 2009

The best articles to read if you are going to study in Brno this fall.

Kevin Blechdom

In love with Brno? Write an article, win a ticket for concert

August 31, 2009

Write your own article about Brno and win two tickets to party Itch My Hahaha, held at Fléda club.

Ossuary

Pic of the day: Ossuary beneath St. James Church

August 21, 2009

This picture was taken in the 1930s and shows an underground passage filled with bones.

Petrov in mist

Taxis in Brno [a letter from a reader]

August 20, 2009

In England, a taxi driver who refuses to take a passenger for such a reason would immediately lose his licence to operate.

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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