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Worn out poster

Pic of the day: worn-out poster in Trnitá

July 24, 2009

Photographer Dalibor Levíček has a beautiful gallery of worn-out ads at the streets of Brno. This image is stunning.

Wedding photo

Pic of the day: one of the most amazing wedding photos ever

July 17, 2009

The photograph was made in Brno – the pair is standing in front of a chapel near Veveří catle.

Brno Now @ Twitter

Get two times more news from Brno: follow us on Twitter, support us on Facebook!

June 22, 2009

Both of the services are bringing you short news and also working as a new communication channel between you and me.

Motor show

Links roundup: Motor show and free hugs

June 19, 2009

I missed the last “free hugs campaign” – but my friend Michal didn’t. I will try to be more active, so we all can get a free hug next time.

Stefan Schoedel

Shanty town “Kamenná kolonie” mourning for a dead expat

June 15, 2009

A shanty-town-turned-into-an-artist-community, Kamenná kolonie, is still mourning for Stefan Schoedel, German guy working in Brno, who died from a middle ear infection two weeks ago.

Cobblestones

Links roundup: incidental cobblestone art at Museum night

May 22, 2009

Hundreds of people played with cobblestones left at Husova st. and made dozens of funny ornaments and statues.

Holga shot from Brno

Links roundup: “Brno is a lovely town”

May 15, 2009

From now on I will be spicing links roundups with Flickr discoveries and Twitter monitoring.

Prague post article on expats

Links roundup: expats, functionalism, and how to tell a restaurant from a gay bar

May 5, 2009

Three interesting links from the last week.

Good question: furniture stores for those who don’t like IKEA

April 17, 2009

Fortunately there are other retailers, offering furniture that is maybe expensive for some people, but definitely unique and durable.

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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