Beautiful photos of Brno and upcoming photography exhibitions

Guerilla Readers 2010 calendar

Calendar showing nude librarians becomes an instant hit

January 7, 2010

Non-profit Guerilla Readers prepared a 2010 calendar with nude pictures of library studies undergraduates, taken in the Moravian library.

With a dog in fog

Photo of the week: With a dog in fog

November 26, 2009

I just discovered a gallery of wonderfully talented 18 y.o. photographer Helena Brunnerová.

Silhouette of Parnas

A pic of the day: silhouette of Parnas fountain

October 16, 2009

What a simple idea and pure beauty.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Fireworks at Petrov

Photo roundup: This was Ignis Brunensis 09, fireworks festival for 1,574,000 spectators

June 9, 2009

Ignis Brunensis 2010 will start on May 21 and end on June 6 – I’m really looking forward!

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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