Brno is Czech Republic's second city situated in Southern Moravia, and also the center for culture and administration. It is near three major capitals in central Europe - Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. Primarily known for its motorcycle Grand Prix and trade fairs, the city of Brno oozes with heart-warming hospitality. With a Eurail pass, you'll experience Brno's elegance which emanates through the city's numerous Baroque and Gothic churches and Art Nouveau homes, among others.
History of Brno
During 1243 Brno was acknowledged by the King of Bohemia, Wenceslaus I as a town. Ptolemy mentioned the city as Eburodunum in the atlas of Magna Germania. Trade and industry began to develop in Brno from the 18th to the 19th century. As soon as the Industrial Revolution ended Brno was tagged as the "Moravian Manchester." Brno's Mahen Theatre was the first building to use Thomas Edison's electrical lamps. During 1939 Nazi Germany used Brno as its annex together with Bohemia and Moravia. Several notable personas came from Brno, the composer Leoš Janácek, Milan Kundera, Bohuslave Fuchs, Victor Kaplan and the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel.
Things To Do In Brno
While in Brno, take a stroll around the City Center, where sculpture, fountains, old churches, historical buildings, restaurants and clubs abound. Then visit the Špilberk Castle, a renowned fortress transformed into a prison. The castle walls have seen and heard countless tortured souls during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Today, it is a museum with a quaint restaurant and the park around the castle's vicinity is ideal for sightseeing and walking. The Petrov Castle's silhouette is the distinct feature of Brno's vista. Remember to see the Drak and the Wheel – Brno's beloved emblems at the Old Town Hall. Freedom Square, or Námestí Svobody, is at the city's core, shaped like a big up-side down A, and the center for several cultural events. Then there's the Tugendhat Villa, which was designed by Mies van der Rohe, a classic model of Bauhaus architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you want to see some mummified monks and Baroque statues then drop by the Capuchin Church. The Moravian Museum and the Mendel Museum of Genetics, where Mendel worked and perished, are also must-see places. Lastly, take a dip into Brno Lake which is also ideal for sunbathing, swimming and boat trips.
How To Get To Brno
There are daily flights to Brno from Moscow, London and Prague. Most visitors to Brno may find it more convenient to arrive from Prague using a train or bus. Roundtrip train tickets are available for travel between Brno and Prague, prices may vary on where and when you'll buy your ticket or whether you have a Eurail Pass or if you're entitled for a student discount. When you are already in Brno, there are several modes of transportation that will take you from one spot to another, such trolley busses, trams, trains, taxis and rental cars.
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