Brno lies on major road and rail junctions, and there are regular coach and train services to and from Prague. Mark Baker. Share this story:. Places from this story Czech Republic Europe Country. Moravia Czech Republic Region. Brno Czech Republic City. View more. This site is one of the prototypes of modern architecture in Europe built in the s! Visiting the villa is so popular that tours book out weeks in advance. How to get there: The villa is located about 30 minutes walking from the old town, via the pretty Park Luzanky.
However, there is also the option of taking tram number 9 from Freedom Square, which takes about 10 minutes. Brno is served by its own airport, so it is possible to fly directly into the city from other European destinations.
From Prague , it is a 2. Click here to see all buses and train from Prague to Brno. If you do need to buy tram tickets you can do so at any of the yellow ticket machines placed throughout the city or at the local tobacco shops. Alternatively, hop on a ride-sharing scooter like Lime. This is a fun, and different, way to see this city. Get your first ride unlocked for free here. However, try to choose one in the old town, so you can be close to all the main sights.
Best of all, it was located right next to the cabbage market, so it was the perfect place to start the day in Brno. Book Anybody Hotel or see all hotels in Brno. This trip was made possible by visitczechrepublic. Read More. Your email address will not be published. Brno is a fantastic city, a cultural hub that offers something for everyone.
I stayed in Brno for two nights and explored the city with the help of the Brno tourism board , who prepared a great Brno itinerary for me. They helped me find the best places to see in Brno, as well as some of the hidden gems of the city. Brno is not only a beautiful city, it also has some many interesting legends and fun stories.
From the dragon that terrorized the city, to the indecent little man on the Church of St James, I will tell you all about them below.
It has a fantastic coffee culture, with locals enjoying time with their families or friends at the many restaurants, coffee shops, terraces and bars in town. Brno is also a great foodie destination, where you will find both local Czech food together with fusion and modern gourmet cuisines. Getting to Brno is very easy. The city has its own airport, where Ryanair runs several flights a week from London Stansted.
From other destinations, Prague Airport is just two hours away from Brno. Brno is also very well connected to other European destinations by buses and trains. The city centre is quite compact, easily walkable. Even to reach Villa Tugendhat, which is outside of the historic centre, it will only take you 20 minutes to walk. The hotel has its own large parking area, which for me was essential, as I travelled to Brno by car.
The room was modern and spacious, with a view towards the city centre. Every room at the hotel has views, either towards the centre or towards the castle. The Freedom Square in Brno is a 2 minute walk from the hotel. Breakfast was a fantastic buffet, with both international and local dishes.
Their chefs also cooked eggs and omelettes to order. You can read the reviews of the hotel on TripAdvisor , or click here to book a room directly. The castle, which is located on a hill overlooking the city, is easily accessible by a number of paths leading towards the top. The castle grounds are quite big, and take time to explore, especially if you want to experience the exhibitions. So be prepared to walk a lot. In fact, it is one of the deepest wells in the country.
Some of the permanent exhibitions include the casemates, the lookout tower and the new Temple of the Stone. This exhibition is open in the underground, in the former water tanks of the castle. I loved that no matter which side of the castle I was on, I could always enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Walking down from the Castle, through the gardens, I soon reached the Cathedral of St.
The Cathedral was completed in and features three different types of architecture: baroque, gothic, and gothic revival. It was built on the Petrov Hill in Brno, and it is such an important architectural example that it appears on the 10 Koruna coin. One interesting fact about the Brno Cathedral is that it rings the bells at 11am instead of noon. This is where the first legend comes in. In Brno was under a month long siege by the Swedish army.
Somehow this information reached the Brno residents and the following day, they rang the bells of the church earlier. Joseph Kostel svateho Josefa , Church of St. Liberty Square Namesti svobody , which is considered the heart of Brno, is surrounded by many colourful historical buildings. The Astronomical Clock , which has a rather controversial shape, gives out a glass ball at 11 am every day, so expect many people there waiting for their chance around this time.
Follow Rasinova or Behounska Street to get to St. James Square Jakubske namesti. Admire the beauty of the Gothic St. Jakuba and check out the church tower, which is 94 metres feet tall, to find the small statue of a man showing off his backside. You may also visit the Ossuary of the St. Jakuba where about 50, people are buried, which makes it the second largest ossuary in Europe after Paris.
Thomas Kostel svateho Tomase and a few interesting outdoor installations especially the statue of Margrave Jobst of Luxembourg. You can continue wandering the streets, have something to eat or drink, or explore the shops in the area. You can find more information here. You can find a great selection of restaurants, eateries, bars and pubs in the area around Liberty Square Namesti svobody and St.
Take advantage of the cheap lunch menus that are usually available at around noon, especially during weekdays. The food was cheap and cheerful, and was great value.
If you want to eat Czech food with the locals, check it out. If you like healthy food, head to Ugo in Liberty Square.
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