Temples and cathedrals in Brno

Q: What architectural styles are represented in the historic buildings of Brno?

The historical center is dominated by a mixture of Gothic, Baroque and functionalism. The old town hall of the XV century combines Gothic arcades with a Renaissance portal by Anton Pilgram. Villa Tugendgat architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is a standard of functionalism of the XX century and a UNESCO site. The Church of St. Jacob demonstrates pure late Gothic with a unique crypt-boned.

Q: Where to go to Brno with children for educational rest?

The Brno Technical Museum has a collection of historic cars and aircraft engines. In the Moravian Museum, children will see a mammoth skeleton and an exhibition of prehistoric fossils. The park near Lake Brno Dam offers playgrounds and a mini zoo with alpacas.

Q: Where in Brno to take the most atmospheric photos?

The Capuchin Monastery with the crypto of mummified monks of the XVII century creates a Gothic atmosphere. Underground labyrinths under the square Green trg with wine cellars of the XV century - an unusual entourage. The view from the observation deck of Spielberg Castle covers the panorama of the city with the dominant Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Q: What little-known sights of Brno are worth seeing for lovers of history?

The Summer Palace of Metropolitans of the XVIII century hides unique frescoes on mythological subjects. The Church of St. Michael keeps medieval frescoes and an altar by Františka Bilka. In the basements of the Old Town Hall, prison cells of the XVI century with graffiti of prisoners have been preserved.

Q: What historical figures are associated with the sights of Brno?

Spielberg Castle was a prison for the Italian revolutionary Silvio Pellico in the nineteenth century. The young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed at the Reduta Theatre. Villa Tugendgat was designed for textile magnates Fritz and Greta Tugendgat - prototypes of the heroes of the novel "Glass Ball".

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Oldobrnen monastery

Starobrnen Monastery is located in the historical part of the Czech city of Brno. The monastery belongs to the Order of Augustinia …

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The Augustinian Monastery

The world glory of the Augustinian monastery, located in Brno, was not brought by the Augustinians themselves, who were forced to …

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St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - the cathedral of the diocese of Brno - is a national monument of the Czech Republic. The …

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Capuchin monastery

The Capuchin Monastery has long been one of the main attractions of the city of Brno. Travelers and historians from all over the w …

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