Brno–Tuřany Airport 19 min
Špilberk Castle (15 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Moravian Karst (27 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Brno Zoo (15 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (16 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Liberty Square (16 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Veveří Castle (29 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Punkva caves (41 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (17 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. Church of St. James (13 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. 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 (17 min) Technical museum (12 min) Technical museum with a collection spanning vehicles to electronic microscopes & music machines. Brno Reservoir (19 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Moravian Museum (16 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Astronomical Clock (18 min) Black bullet-shaped clock commemorating the city's 17th-century victory against Swedish invasion. |