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Population:370,000

Currency:1 Czech crown or koruna (Kč orCZK) = 100 hellers or haléřů

Opening hours:The normal opening hours forshops and banks are09.00—17.00 on weekdays. Mostbanks are closed on Saturdays.Museums in Brno are open10.00—18.00 and usually closedon Mondays.

Internet:www.brno.czwww.ticbrno.czwww.kamvbrne.czwww.kultura-brno.czwww.czechtourism.com

Newspapers:PrávoKam v BrněBrnensky denikLidové NovinyMladá fronta Dnes

Emergency numbers:European emergency line: 112Fire service: 150Ambulance: 155Police: 158Municipal police: 156

Tourist information:Informační centrumAddress: Radnická 8, 602 00Brno.Opening times:October to March: Monday—Friday09.00—18.00, Saturday09.00—17.00, Sunday09.00—15.00.. April toSeptember: Monday—Friday

BRNOPUBLISHING DATE: 2009-04-21 | COUNTRY CODE: CZContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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BRNOWith a skyline dominated by the imposing Špilberk Castleand the soaring twin-spires of Peter and Paul Cathedral, Brnohas an attractive and historic city centre, easily negotiatedon foot. The name, Brno, might sound like a crosswordanagram, but the Czech Republic’s second city and capital ofMoravia is a vibrant yet traditional place. Brno has stunningarchitecture, great museums, a creepy crypt, a gorgeouslake just a tram ride away and an exciting, beery bar scenewithout the heaving crowds.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

Brno is the capital of Moravia and thesecond-largest city in the Czech Republicafter Prague. In the 19th century, Brnoembraced the industrial revolution withgreat enthusiasm and the city wasnicknamed the ‘Manchester of Moravia’,however Brno is also a very green city withlots of parks and lakes where visitors canchill out. The town centre is easy and funto explore on foot and it’s an idealweekend destination with plenty ofpivnices (beer halls), vinárnas (wine bars),kavárnas (coffee houses), cukrárnas (cakeshops) and restauraces (self-explanatory!).

The city is a network of atmosphericcobbled streets lined with shops andrestaurants, clustering around the vastopen space of the main square, NáměstíSvoboda. Česká is Brno’s most famousstreet and favourite meeting place whereyou can find the famous Stopka pivnice.Brno also has its fair share of culturalicons; it is the birthplace of Milan Kundera,everyone’s favourite Czech writer andhome to composer Leoš Janáček. TheJanáčkovo Theatre is home to a superbopera and also a centre for classical musicconcerts. Brno also hosts a worldchampionship grand prix motor race inAugust (www.brnograndprix.com). Therereally is something for everyone in Brno.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

Špilberk Castle (hrad Špilberk)Situated on a rocky hill overlooking thecity, Špilberk Castle was originally a royalcastle, then converted into a huge Baroquefortress and secure prison, known as the‘Dungeon of Nations’ because of itsinternational guest list of rebels against theoppressive Habsburg regime.

Address: Špilberk 1, BrnoPhone: +420 542 123 611Internet: www.spilberk.cz

Brno City Museum – Měnínská Brána‘Gateway to Time’ is a long-runningarchaeological exhibition showing visitorsprimeval localities and medieval finds fromBrno and surroundings.

Address: Měnínská 7, BrnoPhone: +420 542 214 946Internet: www.spilberk.cz

The Cathedral Of St. Peter And PaulLocated on the top of the hill known asPetrov, the free-standing Romanesquebasilica was rebuilt as a Gothic cathedral inthe 13th century and converted to theBaroque style in the 18th century. The twinspires are depicted on the Czech 10Kčcoin.

Address: Biskupská and PetrskáPhone: +420 543 235 030

Capuchin Monastery And Crypt- Klášter kapucínů & Kapucínská hrobka

The Capuchine monastery’s crypt displaysthe mummified bodies of 150 monks,

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preserved naturally since 1784 in the dryatmosphere. Visitors will notice that manywere buried with their boots on.

Address: Kapucinské náměstí 5Phone: +420 42 213 232Internet: www.volny.cz/kapucini.brno/

Old Town Hall (Stará radnice)The oldest secular building in Brnocombining various architectural styles. Theseat of the city administration from the14th century to 1935. In the passage ofthe tower’s passageway, you can see thefamous Brno Dragon (actually a crocodile!)and a wheel hanging from the ceiling.

Address: Radnická ulice

Villa TugendhatThe first Unesco World Heritage Site-listedmonument of modern architecture in theCzech Republic and only the fourthworldwide to receive such a distinction.

The glass-fronted villa was designed in1928 by famous German architect LudwigMies van der Rohe.

Address: Černopolní 45Phone: +420 545 212 118Internet: www.tugendhat-villa.cz

Brnenská prehrada (dam and hugereservoir)A popular resort and an ideal place for allkinds of water sports. The banks are linedwith sport facilities, restaurants and pubs.The reservoir/lake stretches up 15km tothe lost-in-time hamlet of VeverskáBityská. A ferry boat chugs between Brnoand Veverská Bítýška from May toSeptember (www.dpmb.cz).

Veveří CastleBrno’s second castle soars above thereservoir surrounded by the Podkomorskéwoods. It is a Gothic royal castle whichwas also used as a hunting lodge. Today,the castle is a venue for many cultural andsocial events.

Internet: www.veveri.cz

EATING #EATING#

The national dish of the Czech Republic isroast pork with sauerkraut and knedliky;mammoth coin-shaped dumplings sliced offfrom a long roll. This is washed down withthe golden nectar, probably the bestpilsner in the world. Vegetarians used tobe faced with a choice of breaded and friedcheese or chips, but now the situation ismuch better with an abundance of Italianeateries. Brno also has several first-classvegetarian restaurants, listed below.Desserts are hearty, and include good icecream, thick Turkish coffee and someinteresting liqueurs and digestifs to roundoff a typical blow-out.

TajGood Indian restaurant with nicely-pricedlunch specials. Dinners are a bit moreexpensive than most places but the mealfor two is generous and tasty.

Address: Běhounská 12Phone: +420 542 214 372Internet: www.tajbrno.cz

U Šaška A Krále (at The Jester And TheKing)Found behind St. Michael’s Church, thename refers to the owner, the well-knownCzech actor Bolek Polívka, a comedian andself-proclaimed King of Wallachia. Acinematic theme pervades.

Address: Dominikánská 7Phone: +420 543 235 015



Restaurace SlaviaA trip back in time to pre-Velvet Revolutiondays with gigantic portions, polite service,fresh flowers and clean table linen.

Address: Solniční 15Phone: +420 542 321 249Internet: www.slaviabrno.cz

Zemanova kavárnaIn Koliště Park, it’s a replica of BohuslavFuch’s functionalist coffee house (see cafésection). Huge windows and small cafétables will transport visitors back to the1920’s.

Address: Jezuitská 6Phone: +420 542 218 096Internet: www.1926-zemanovakavarna.cz

MandarinOne of the better Chinese places in town.Good lunch-special prices, and a long list ofdishes.

Address: Průchodní 1

EXCLUSIVEPod Radnicnim Kolem (under TheTown Hall Wheel)Located just behind Zelný trh in the oldTown Hall. Offers a wide range of Moravianwines and excellent cuisine. The cimbalomband entertains on Thursdays and Fridays.

Address: Mečová 5Phone: 420 542 211 135Internet: www.pruvodce.com/radnicnikolo

MID-RANGEAvatar RestaurantLacto-vegetarian restaurant with adaily-changing menu offering a choicebetween a traditional Czech dish doneveggie-style and an original recipe fromIndia.

Address: Mendlovo náměstí 10Phone: +420 543 234 733Internet: www.avatarcz.com

BUDGETRebioA vegetarian restaurant with dishes

imaginatively presented. Ordering is donebuffet-style and diners pay for dishes bytheir weight.

Address: Orlí 26Phone: +420 542 211 110

CAFÉS #CAFES#

Cafe AnnaInternet café on a street running southfrom castle hill. Internet costs one korunaper minute.

Address: Pekarska 52

Hotel AvionThe hotel, built by famous architectBohuslav Fuchs in 1928 is a functionalistgem, and includes an internet café, a tearoom and a decent Italian restaurant.

Address: Česká 20Internet: www.iqnet.cz/avion

Jazzová kavárna PodobrazyA local favourite. Much more relaxed andpleasant for sitting than other places. It’salso quiet, off the street and facing aninner courtyard of the Moravian Gallery.Jazz groups play often in the evening.

Address: Místodržitelský palace, Moravské náměstí 1aInternet: www.podobrazy.cz

Restaurace KavernaA traditional, honest-to-goodness pub andcafé with an abundance of woodenfurniture and Spanish football shown liveon the TV screens.



Address: Veveří 9Internet: www.find-restaurant.com/

Schwanz Palace CaféKnown locally as the Dům pánů z Lipé(Lords of Lipé House), this historic buildinghas a café and terrace looking out ontoBrno’s main square, Náměstí Svobody.

Address: Náměstí Svobody 17

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

The Moravian’s love of beer iswell-documented. Bars are usually veryfull, very smoky and quite often thedomain of middle-aged men. However,pick a venue from the list below and youwon’t be disappointed by the genuine pubexperience.

As a university town, Brno has a young,groovy population and a great nightlifescene with a choice of hip discos, raves,alternative gigs, jazz and world musicvenues, opera and art-house cinema.Everyone can find something to do oncethe sun goes down.

Biskupská vinárnaFriendly, small place right by Denisovysady, a park with a great view near thecathedral. A cimbalom band plays onSaturdays.

Address: Biskupská 6Internet: www.biskupskavinarna.wz.cz

Stopkova Plzeňská PivniceLong-running beer bar, now something of atourist trap but still serving excellent

pilsner and traditional Moravian cuisine.

Address: Ceská 5Phone: +420 542 211 094

Pegas PivniceA welcoming pub and pension with its ownmicro-brewery. It’s the only place whereyou can sample the unique Pegas beer.

Address: Jakubská 4Phone: +420 542 210 104Internet: www.hotelpegas.cz

Pivovarská hospodaThis is the Starobrno brewery pub andrestaurant.

Address: Mendlovo náměstí 20Phone: +420 543 240 175

Charlie’s HatFriendly, unpretentious pub with acourtyard and loud cellar bar withoccasional DJs.

Address: Kobližná 12Phone: +420 542 210 557

FledaHuge club with concerts, discos, theatre,cinema and fashion shows.

Address: Štefánikova 24Internet: www.fleda.cz

RemixTop local DJs spin hip tunes with anemphasis on soul, house and R’n’B.

Address: Brandlova 4Internet: www.remixclub.cz

Rosnička (Tree Frog)Slightly out of town, in a leafy suburb ofBrno-Žabovřesky is the wonderful TreeFrog Bar. These days it’s a beer bar andrestaurant with a great garden terrace andgrill.

Address: Jana Nečase 1Phone: 549 240 160Internet: www.rosnicka.cz

Šelepova No. 1Traditional jazz music concerts in a great



setting with excellent beer and wine bar.

Address: Šelepova 1Internet: www.selepova.cz

Zelená kočkaA pub, restaurant and nightclub with lots ofbeer and lots of music.

Address: Masarykova 25-27Internet: www.zelenakocka.cz

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

Brno has a great variety of shoppingopportunities, from little boutiques tospeciality shops to large shopping mallscontaining everything you will ever need.

Several large malls are situated right in thecentre of town.

The Velký Špalíček complex at Mečová 2holds stores, restaurants and a multiplexcinema, while nearby the shopping mall atOrlí 3 is also a good destination foreveryday needs such as food and clothing.

The shopping and cultural centre GalerieVaňkovka (www.galerie-vankovka.cz) islocated between the railway and busstation on the edge of the town centre. Itcomprises 130 stores, restaurants andcafes and is open seven days a week.

The Avion Shopping Park at Skandinávská2 is found to the south of Brno, heading inthe direction of Bratislava. Shopaholicsmight also like to check out the Olympiashopping and entertainment centreModřice to the south of Brno and also theFuturum Shopping Centre at Vídeňská 100

plus the Královo pole Shopping Centre atCimburkova 4.

Closer to home, visitors can find someexcellent souvenir shops on Slovákovaselling handmade crafts in wood, leatherand ceramics. The Cabbage Market (Zelnýtrh) is the perfect destination if youdesperately need fresh fruit and vegetablesplus it’s a great photo opportunity andgood place to chat up the locals. Česká hassome good bookshops and you can pick upexcellent local wines, beers and spirits totake home at the Tesco supermarket foundbehind the main railway station.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

Double room prices are listed both inCzech crowns or koruna (CZK) and

Euros (EUR).

EXCLUSIVEGrand HotelFounded in 1870, the Grand Hotel is stillone of the most fashionable places to stayin town. Located right in the centre, therooms are well-appointed.

Address: Benešova 18-20Phone: +420 542 518 111Internet: www.grandhotelbrno.cz

Hotel InternationalA great destination for health-lovingtourists. It has a huge fitness centreoffering all types of pools; from asalt-water whirlpool to a selection ofsaunas and solariums.



Address: Husova 16Internet: www.hotelinternational.cz

GOOD VALUEHotel SlaviaSituated in the centre of town beneathŠpilberk Castle, the smart Hotel Slaviaoffers more than a hundred years oftraditional hospitality. Pleasant café andsummer terrace.

Address: Solniční 15-17Internet: www.slavia.hotel.cz

Hotel SantonSituated up by the dam at Brno’s lakeresort, it’s a step back in time to theEastern Bloc era, when workers’ holidayhomes provided affordableaccommodation.

Address: Přístavní 38, BrnoPhone: +420 546 221 536Internet: www.santon.cz

BASICHotel AmphoneHotel Amphone is a family hotel combiningtradition, comfort and a great city centrelocation.

Address: tř. kpt. Jaroše 29Phone: +420 545 428 310Internet: www.amphone.cz

Hotel PegasYou can also stay upstairs at the Pegas(also a micro-brewery) if your legs give outafter enthusiastic beer sampling. Greatcentral location and smart, clean rooms.

Address: Jakubská 4Phone: +420 542 210 104Internet: www.hotelpegas.cz

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportBrno Tuřany Airport is situated within thecity limits, next to the D1 Brno-OlomoucMotorway. Look for motorway exit ‘Slatina’and the airport is 2km from the exit.

Bus No. 76 from Brno’s main railwaystation leaves every half hour between04.30 and 23.00. The journey time is 20minutes.

Taxi stands are outside the airport arrivalsterminal and the fare to the centre isapproximately 300Kč.

Address: Letiště Brno-Tuřany, 627 00 BrnoPhone: +420 545 521 309Internet: www.airport-brno.cz

Public transportThe excellent system of buses and tramsmakes it easy to navigate Brno and thesurrounding region. From Brno it is easy totravel by train to surrounding cities ofinterest: Olomouc, Bratislava and Viennamake great day trips as do PernštejnCastle and Telč with its gorgeous 16thcentury square.

Transport Service of the City of Brno

www.dpmb.cz has information on tickets,routes and prices in Czech and English.

Integrated transport system of theSouth-Moravian region (IDS JMK)

Tel: +420 543 174 317, www.idsjmk.czgiving details of the integrated transportsystem in southern Moravia how to buyand use tickets, tourist information.



For one journey from the airport to thecentre, you’ll need the two-zone ticketvalid for 60 minutes, costing 22 Kč (EUR0,80). To make short hops around town, a10-minute single-journey ticket for 14 Kč(EUR 0,50) might be enough. Make sureyou buy – and punch to validate – a ticketas plain clothed inspectors roam thetransport system and can impose anon-the-spot fine of 1,000Kč.

A one-day transfer ticket costs 80 Kč (€3),a three-day costs 200 Kč (€7.50), aseven-day costs 330 Kč (€12.50).

Address: Hlinky 151Phone: +420 543 174 317

TaxiCity Taxi, Tel: +420 542 321 321

PostMain post office

Open Monday to Friday 07.00—21.00,Saturday 08.00—13.00.

Also 24-hr post office next to the mainrailway station.

Address: Poštovská 3-5

PharmacyAddress: Česká 1

Open Monday to Friday 07.00—18.00,Saturday 08.00—13.00

All-night pharmacy - Pharmacy ‘NaKobližné’

Address: Kobližná 7, BrnoPhone: +420 542 216 388

DentistDental First Aid

Address: Pekařská 53Phone: +420 545 538 407

TelephoneCountry code: +420

Electricity220 volts/50Hz

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