Brno–Tuřany Airport 28 min
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (29 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Brno Reservoir (36 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Moravian Karst (19 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (30 min) Rudické propadání (9 min) Cave and nature Balcarka cave (15 min) Hillside cave complex with meandering passages, limestone formations & Early Stone Age relics. Bull Rock Cave (8 min) Storied historic cave with bats & archaeological relics, occasionally open to the public. Punkva caves (27 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. Špilberk Castle (32 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Brno Zoo (31 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Výpustek (4 min) Macocha Gorge (17 min) Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours. Liberty Square (29 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Moravian Museum (29 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Church of St. James (29 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. |