Brno–Tuřany Airport 17 min
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (7 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Mendel Museum of Masaryk University (11 min) This university facility has lectures & exhibits documenting the work of the founder of genetics. Astronomical Clock (8 min) Black bullet-shaped clock commemorating the city's 17th-century victory against Swedish invasion. Moravian Karst (28 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. VIDA! science center (3 min) Kid-friendly learning center offering hands-on exhibits on climate, space, physics & other sciences. Špilberk Castle (5 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Veveří Castle (20 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Brno Zoo (14 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (8 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. Brno Reservoir (18 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Brno Architecture Gallery (6 min) Art museum, visual arts, art, and museum Moravian Museum (7 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (8 min) Church of St. James (10 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Liberty Square (7 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. |