Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, is the perfect destination if you are looking for exciting central european cities. Brno's historic Old Town is a great place for an easy walking, with plenty of sights to see, in the pubs and restaurants you can explore the local gastronomy.
The city skyline is dominated by two imposing structures: the Gothic cathedral and the Špilberk Fortress. Brno also has two other special attractions: the World Heritage-listed Villa Tugendhat, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and the Crypt of the Capuchins, where more than 30 mummified bodies are preserved.
Places to discover near Brno: Moravsky Kras-Veveři-Lednice Valtice-Rajhrad
March: 15-18 °C
Meals in cheaper restaurants: from 6 GBP
local beer: 2 GBP, cappuccino: 2 GBP
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Places to visit
-Vila Tugendhat: a modern architectural masterpiece, a World Heritage Site
-Labyrinth pod zelným trhem: A mysterious tunnel system used in the Middle Ages to protect and supply the city, now an interactive exhibition
-Špilberk Fortress: medieval castle, later a prison, now home to the City Museum
-Brno Osseario: where the bones of more than 50 000 people are preserved under the Church of St James
Gastronomy
In Brno, you can't miss out the typical Czech cuisine. For soups, try the bramboracka soup: potato, mushroom and spicy soup served with fresh bread. Bramboraky is a type of potato pancake served with grated cheese, sour cream or jam. Czech goulash with dumplings is a beef stew with carrots, parsley root, celery and cream sauce served with pasta or dumplings. Beers are an important part of Czech gastronomy and Brno has several breweries and pubs offering a variety of beers with different flavours and strengths.
When should you go?
Brno can be visited any time of year.
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