Brno–Tuřany Airport 17 min
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (13 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Veveří Castle (26 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Brno Zoo (12 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (14 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. Macocha Gorge (36 min) Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (14 min) Church of St. James (9 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Moravian Karst (24 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Brno Reservoir (16 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Punkva caves (38 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. Astronomical Clock (15 min) Black bullet-shaped clock commemorating the city's 17th-century victory against Swedish invasion. VIDA! science center (12 min) Kid-friendly learning center offering hands-on exhibits on climate, space, physics & other sciences. Moravian Museum (13 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Špilberk Castle (12 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Liberty Square (15 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. |