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Guide to 2012 Ignis Brunensis festival (fireworks and more)

May 22, 2012

Again, the organisers of Ignis Brunensis, the largest event taking place in Brno, don’t give a fuck about publishing a proper English-language guide to the festival. So I picked the most interesting events from the Czech schedule.

Night of masks

Gallery: beautiful masks marching down ugly streets

June 5, 2011

I’ve never seen so much “visual spam” let’s say in Austrian towns or in Bratislava.

Masquerade

Festival of masks: a photo gallery

June 24, 2010

Two weeks ago, Brno Now invited you to a street masquerade. Today, Carlos Lopez Ramos sent me several magical photographs.

Theatre world

Theatre world Brno: great plays, jugglers’ night and festival of masks

June 9, 2010

During the week there will be a rich programme of Czech artists and also about 25 theatre performances of foreign interprets from Europe as well as overseas.

Night of masks

Friday night: masquerade street party, fireworks at Denis gardens

May 21, 2009

5,000 free masks will be available at the central square on Friday evening to anyone willing to have fun.

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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