Pardubice Airport 1 hr 59
Bull Rock Cave (14 min) Storied historic cave with bats & archaeological relics, occasionally open to the public. Balcarka cave (15 min) Hillside cave complex with meandering passages, limestone formations & Early Stone Age relics. Catherine cave (13 min) Cave and stalagmite Veveří Castle (36 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Moravian Karst (11 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (33 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (34 min) Liberty Square (35 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Macocha Gorge (17 min) Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours. Church of St. James (30 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Punkva caves (18 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. Brno Reservoir (32 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně (15 min) Lengthy limestone cave system including viewing bridges overlooking a deep abyss, with guided tours. Špilberk Castle (31 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Brno Zoo (30 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. |