Brno–Tuřany Airport 21 min
Liberty Square (3 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Brno Zoo (19 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Brno Reservoir (23 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Moravian Karst (33 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Astronomical Clock (4 min) Black bullet-shaped clock commemorating the city's 17th-century victory against Swedish invasion. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (9 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Brno Architecture Gallery (7 min) Art museum, visual arts, art, and museum Špilberk Castle (9 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Veveří Castle (29 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Moravian Museum (8 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (6 min) Mendel Museum of Masaryk University (11 min) This university facility has lectures & exhibits documenting the work of the founder of genetics. VIDA! science center (10 min) Kid-friendly learning center offering hands-on exhibits on climate, space, physics & other sciences. Church of St. James (3 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (6 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. |