Pardubice Airport 2 hr
Veveří Castle (34 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (33 min) Church of St. James (28 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Catherine cave (11 min) Cave and stalagmite Moravian Karst (8 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Macocha Gorge (15 min) Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours. Špilberk Castle (30 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Liberty Square (33 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Bull Rock Cave (13 min) Storied historic cave with bats & archaeological relics, occasionally open to the public. Brno Zoo (28 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Brno Reservoir (30 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Balcarka cave (14 min) Hillside cave complex with meandering passages, limestone formations & Early Stone Age relics. Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně (17 min) Lengthy limestone cave system including viewing bridges overlooking a deep abyss, with guided tours. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (31 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Punkva caves (17 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. |