science

Images of the mind

Images of the mind, or: How may the soul look like

January 2, 2012

Exhibition Images of the Mind presents how both artists and scientists have been envisioning the human mind for centuries. It will stay in the Moravian Gallery until 3/18 2012.

CEITEC

Brno to get CEITEC, top science facility, in 2014

June 7, 2011

This is probably the best news for Brno this year. The 5+ billion CZK project will attract more scientists and research companies but also provide many new jobs for common fellas.

J. Heyrovský

Heyrovský’s Nobel prize exhibited (just today!)

October 20, 2009

Nicholas Copernicus Observatory and Planetarium is exhibiting the 1959 Nobel prize of Jaroslav Heyrovský just today, from 6 p.m.

Czech Innovation Day & Brokerage Event

April 15, 2009

Technologies, healthcare, environment, robotics and cognitive systems – these are some of the topics that will be discussed at the Czech Inovation Day and Brokerage Event 2009, taking place in Holiday Inn hotel on April 29 and 30. The event is organized by Masaryk University, Brno University of Technology, Brno Regional Chamber of, FIRST Innovation [...]

The move of the last year according to BrnoNow.com

February 6, 2009

There go my nominations for the informal prize of the weblog Brnopolis.

What was the move of the year for Brno and its creative class?

January 22, 2009

Brnopolis is looking for an original move, event or action that contributed most to the city attractiveness for people in creative professions in 2008.

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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