The architecture in Brno – old and modern

Explore beautiful buildings of Brno and learn about new projects.

Onyx wall

Villa Tugendhat reopens on March 6. Tickets: CZK 350

February 17, 2012

After €5.9M+ restoration, the best know tourist attraction in Brno reopens for public after two years on March 6. Don’t miss “the most beautiful interior room in modern architecture”.

New shelter at Loosova st. bus station

Octopus-shaped bus station: tribute to Jan Kaplický

September 20, 2011

Bus stop Loosova st. at Lesná quarter got a new ass-kicking shelter. It resembles an unrealised, controversial project of a new Czech National Library building for Prague, designed five years ago by world-famous Czech architect Jan Kaplický.

Urban interventions

“Urban interventions” show a shitload of creativity

June 17, 2011

Dozens of young architects are presenting their mostly low-cost solutions for improving the quality of life in Brno in former prison at Soudní st. in Cejl quarter. The admission-free exhibition shows a total shitload of creativity.

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.

AZ Tower

Brno to get AZ Tower, the highest skyscraper in the Czech republic

April 12, 2011

AZ Tower is going to be 109 meters high, carry 32 floors and to overlook all other buildings in the southern centre, including M-Palace and Spielberk office centre.

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.

Vlněna

Significant factory Vlněna to be replaced by boring blocks of flats

March 10, 2011

Vlněna is located at Přízová st. and it has been a part of Brno’s history – as it was one of the most important factories in the times when Brno was called “Moravian Manchester”.

Edison Centre

Lightbulb-shaped “Edison centre” to be built at Koliště st.

November 8, 2010

Good news for fans of postmodern organic architecture: Archicon studio designed a wonderful, although quite large, bulding for a clearance at Koliště st. (near Mahen theatre).

National library

Jan Kaplický’s work displayed in Lednice

October 13, 2010

The exhibition is called “In his own way” and shows models of buildings designed by Mr Kaplický and his studio Future Systems.

Campus

Virtual tour of new university campus in Bohunice

September 23, 2010

After six years of development, Masaryk university finally finished its new university quarter.

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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+
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