Villa Tugendhat – posts about the modern architectural masterpiece

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”.

Young Tugendhats

Dirk Brömmel shakes with time in Tugendhat vila

November 16, 2011

German artist Dirk Brömmel mashes up stills from Tugendhats’ family album with the look of their famous villa in the early 21st century.

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.

Špilberk castle

Travel guide: a perfect one day trip to Brno

March 10, 2010

Enjoy Brno in and its sightseeings less than 4 hours. Maps, photos, insider tips.

Tugendhat villa

Tugendhat Villa closed until 2014

January 6, 2010

The best known tourist attraction of Brno, functionalist Tugendhat villa, closed on January 1 and will open again after four years.

Hugo Haas

Ethnic minorities in Brno: Jews

October 15, 2009

History of the Jewish community in Brno, list of famous members, photos of synagogues and links to further sources.

Černá Pole

Neighborhood guide: Černá Pole

October 7, 2009

Černá Pole (”black fields”) neighborhood is a part of Brno-sever district and offers a high quality of living.

The Glass Room

Novel inspired by Villa Tugendhat nominated for Man Booker Prize

August 1, 2009

The Glass Room by Simon Mawer is among the 13 books nominated for Man Booker Prize.

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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