Lively Moravian city with two historically important hills and rich cultural life, Brno enjoys a position of one of the most popular Czech travel destinations. Many travel to this second largest Czech city for its historical and architectural attractions, but also the lively entertainment and popular events of Brno draw people to this fascinating city on forested hills of Moravia.
Cultural life. Apart from the historical sights, Brno also offers a lively cultural life with theaters and concerts in Brno and with quite a lively nightlife in Brno available. You can also find several interesting museums in Brno, covering different subjects from Roma (gypsy) culture to genetics and many other things in between. Other thing Brno is rich with is pubs and beer halls where you can enjoy the popular Czech beer. More than that, the city is also famous for its international motor sport event, Grand Prix Brno, which is the most important even in the calendar year of tourism industry in Brno. Should you want to try outdoor sports during your trip, golf in Brno is available and the hills and forests of Moravia are not that far away from Brno.
Brno, lively Czech City of two hills and historical sights
Located in the southeastern part of Czech Republic, Brno is the second largest city and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Brno is interesting most of all because of its historical attractions. The skyline of the city is dominated by two hills, Petrov and Spillberg, both of which offer much to see also from the touristic point of view. Petrov Hill is the standing ground of the spectacular Petrov Cathedral, and Spillberg includes baroque fortifications and a castle, which has formerly served as a notorious prison. Apart from the two hills, also the rest of the city hosts interesting historical attractions. The Old Town of Brno is home to renaissance houses and palaces, as well as to fountains and historical monuments. Another popular sight around Brno, in the outskirts of the city you can find the UNESCO World Heritage -nominated Tugendhut villa that is famous for its Bauhaus architecture.Cultural life. Apart from the historical sights, Brno also offers a lively cultural life with theaters and concerts in Brno and with quite a lively nightlife in Brno available. You can also find several interesting museums in Brno, covering different subjects from Roma (gypsy) culture to genetics and many other things in between. Other thing Brno is rich with is pubs and beer halls where you can enjoy the popular Czech beer. More than that, the city is also famous for its international motor sport event, Grand Prix Brno, which is the most important even in the calendar year of tourism industry in Brno. Should you want to try outdoor sports during your trip, golf in Brno is available and the hills and forests of Moravia are not that far away from Brno.
Practical information for your trip to Brno
Located in Czech Republic, Brno is the largest city of the Moravian region. There is a small international airport offering direct flights to Brno mainly from European destinations, but you can easily travel to Brno also through the capital of Czech Republic, Prague. For moving around in Brno, there is an efficient transport system consisting of trains, trams, buses and trolleybuses.
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What is even better, you can travel with all these using the same ticket. Car rental cars in Brno is a good way of touring around in the surrounding region.
Climate in Brno is subject to big seasonal changes. Average monthly high temperatures during the summer are around 20-25°C, whereas winters are familiar with zero degree temperatures. Rainfall on Brno is quite evenly distributed between different seasons of the calendar year. Overall, the best time to travel to Brno is during the summer, with the peak season being between June and August.
Visitor services. Historically interesting Brno transforms into a quite touristic city during the summer, when the city receives most of its international visitors. However, Brno is not nearly as popular as the famous Czech capital Prague. You can find two tourist information centers in the city center, one in Radnicka Street, and the other in Nadrazni Street. Hotels in Brno range from quality hotels to budget accommodation. Restaurants in Brno are available to suit many tastes, and also shopping in Brno is worth a try. Brno is generally a safe destination, although theft is not that uncommon. English is spoken by many younger people in Brno.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Vienna, Bratislava, Lake Neusiedl
