Brno–Tuřany Airport 20 min
Astronomical Clock (19 min) Black bullet-shaped clock commemorating the city's 17th-century victory against Swedish invasion. VIDA! science center (12 min) Kid-friendly learning center offering hands-on exhibits on climate, space, physics & other sciences. Brno Reservoir (12 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (18 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. Liberty Square (17 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Špilberk Castle (15 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Obora Holedná (5 min) Wild boar, forest, and nature Church of St. James (21 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Brno Zoo (12 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Technical museum (15 min) Technical museum with a collection spanning vehicles to electronic microscopes & music machines. Moravian Museum (18 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Mendel Museum of Masaryk University (14 min) This university facility has lectures & exhibits documenting the work of the founder of genetics. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (19 min) Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (17 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Veveří Castle (14 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. |