Brno–Tuřany Airport 23 min
Brno Reservoir (15 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Macocha Gorge (36 min) Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours. Moravian Museum (14 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Liberty Square (15 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Brno Zoo (11 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (13 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Technical museum (3 min) Technical museum with a collection spanning vehicles to electronic microscopes & music machines. Church of St. James (12 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (14 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. Veveří Castle (26 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. VIDA! science center (11 min) Kid-friendly learning center offering hands-on exhibits on climate, space, physics & other sciences. Špilberk Castle (10 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (15 min) Moravian Karst (23 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. Punkva caves (37 min) Guided tours are offered of this cave system with a river flowing through it & a large sinkhole. |