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Spielberk Tower, Brno’s new tallest building

January 26, 2012

With its 85 meters, Spielberk Tower (on the top picture) became the new tallest building of Brno. But not for long – there are more interesting “skyscrapers” rising up in the so called “South centre”.

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.

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”.

H-park

90 meters high H-Park to be built in South centre

June 8, 2010

The developer got all necessary permissions, but the date of completion still remains a mystery.

High rise DORN

Pic of the day: projected high-rise Dorn

July 8, 2009

Shopping mall Vaňkovka is going to have a new neighbor: tower block “Dorn” (abbreviated from “Dornych st.”).

New main railway station will be a shining piece of organic architecture

January 2, 2009

If the project of Czech architect Petr Parolek succeeds, the new main railway station will be a cool postmodern dominant of the city.

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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