Brno - Lonely Planet

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Best of Moravia
Brno p240
Moravia’s brawny capital boasts a spooky hilltop castle, skeletons
every­where, and a masterpiece of early modern architecture.
Telč p248
This small town’s colourful Renaissance and baroque main square is so
picture-perfect it’s a Unesco World Heritage site.
Třebíč p251
This bustling city’s former Jewish Quarter is unique in the Czech Republic.
Mikulov p253
A piece of Italy in southern Moravia, with great wine and architecture.
Valtice-Lednice p257
A Unesco-protected heritage landscape amid lush, rolling hills.
Znojmo p259
Pleasant border town with atmospheric alleyways and a magnificent
view out over the Thaya (Dyje) River valley.
Olomouc p261
Northern Moravian gem with a main square to rival Prague’s, a lively
student body and (at least two) great microbreweries.
Kroměříž p267
A Unesco World Heritage site with a magnificent 19th-century chateau.
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Brno
Explore
Among Czechs, Moravia’s capital has a dull
rep: a likeable enough place where not much
happens. There was even a hit movie a few
years back called Nuda v Brně (Boredom in
Brno). The reality is very different. Tens of
thousands of students ensure lively cafe and
club scenes that easily rival Prague’s. The
museums are great too. If you add in two
excellent microbreweries and at least one of
the country’s best restaurants, there’s plenty
to reward a stay of a couple of days. Brno
was one of the leading centres of experimental architecture in the early 20th century,
and the Unesco-protected Vila Tugendhat
is considered a masterwork of functionalist
design. The tourist information office has
lots of material on the city’s rich architectural heritage, including marked-out tours.
The Best...
¨Sight
Špilberk Castle (p241)
Pavillon (p245)
¨Place to Drink Cafe Podnebi (p245)
¨Place to Eat
Top Tip
Brno is a popular venue for trade fairs, and
hotels routinely jack up rates by as much as
50% during large events. Check www.bvv.cz
for dates and plan your visit for an off-week.
Getting There & Away
¨Train Express trains to Brno depart
Prague’s Hlavní nádraží every couple of
hours during the day (220Kč, three hours).
Brno is a handy junction for onward train
travel to Vienna (220Kč, two hours) and
Bratislava (210Kč, 1½ hours). Trains arrive
at Brno’s central main station (Brno hlavní
nádraží; %840 112 113; www.cd.cz; Nádražní 1).