Brno–Tuřany Airport 28 min
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (29 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Rudické propadání (7 min) Cave and nature Catherine cave (20 min) Cave and stalagmite Liberty Square (29 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Brno Reservoir (35 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Špilberk Castle (31 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Bull Rock Cave (6 min) Storied historic cave with bats & archaeological relics, occasionally open to the public. Punkva caves (25 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. Macocha Gorge (15 min) Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours. Moravian Museum (29 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Výpustek (2 min) Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (30 min) Church of St. James (28 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Moravian Karst (17 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Brno Zoo (31 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. |