The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is a towering landmark in the city of Brno, and one of the most important sights in South Moravia. This gorgeous national cultural monument is composed of two 84 meter high towers, and features an impressive Romanesque chapel from the 11th century that was later rebuilt into a Gothic structure. The cathedral is well known for its noon bells which ring at 11am every day.
The outside is very beautiful, in Gothic style. The inside is OK. It's worth it walking up the bell tower for 2 eur and getting the views overlooking Brno. There are 2 sides to look at, so it's definitely worth it. Not too many steps to climb up.
Paul Heller — Google review
Known locally as Petrov, the Catholic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul has a Gothic architecture and Baroque interior.
What’s fascinating is that the bells are rung at 11 o’clock instead of 12. Legend has it that in 1645, after months of continuous fighting, the Swedish forces had set themselves a limit to conquer Brno by noon on the 15th of August. Some clever locals and spies changed the course of the Thirty Years War by ringing the bells one hour before noon. In consequence, the Swedish army retreated.
Stefan Popescu — Google review
The cathedral looks the best from the outside. Inside it's just a generic catholic temple. The view point is also not the best (two little balconies on the opposite sides) but it has a very low price, so I shouldn't complain.
One special thing I saw which isn't often in christian temples is that between balconies, you go through the space which is between the ceiling and the roof of the cathedral.
Marek Górski — Google review
Beautiful cathedral - hard to get a sense of the scale because it has other large buildings right beside it
Shane Dunne — Google review
This cathedral has very beautiful style. I saw it during my holidays in Brno. Inside the cathedral there's a lot of ornaments to look at.
The most interesting building in Brno Old Town.
Oskar ??kawski — Google review
Architecture of the cathedral is really stunning. I only wonder about senseless parking near this (not only) cultural momument.
Lenka Spiritora — Google review
During our visit to Brno, my wife and I also saw St. Paul's Cathedral, which stands on Peter's Hill and draws attention to itself with all its might. We were also happy to see it inside.
Bogdan Marcelan — Google review
A beautiful cathedral which is free but if you go to the other side of the building you can go up and see the view from top. If I remember correctly the ticket was 60 krona which is almost £2. You can find a free toilet close to the cathedral but not inside.
Alireza Mohammadi — Google review
After eastern France and the Wallone area of Belgium, I can't get enough of the churches in Czechia. They have all been so amazing and this one does not disappoint. It is beautiful, peaceful and a great walk up a hill. You can climb the tower too but I didn't have enough time. It is worth the walk up the hill to enjoy the peace
Wandering Auntie — Google review
The cathedral dominates the view of the city. The gothic structure has some very old ‘original’ gothic features in the choir. The interior is well preserved and you can feel that it is an active church as well. It is surrounded with terraces and some give a nice view of the surroundings. You can visit the tower as well. Some interesting features are the marble pulpit and the Holy Virgin statue inside, and the rather rare stone pulpit outside.
Siegfried B — Google review
Really nice chatedrale and if you have time it's worth seeing. There is a chance to go to the tower or the beel or somewere the the top I think with of course some ticket.
I didn't went to the top but I imagine the view can be amazing no the city of Brno.
Tina Éowyn Šmid — Google review
Spectacular. Stained glass and large original oil paintings cover the walls.
C Cutler — Google review
This is a Roman Catholic cathedral located on Petrov Hill in the Brno.
The current cathedral was built in the Gothic style in the 13th and 14th centuries, and was later modified in the Baroque style in the 18th century.
This church is a popular tourist attraction.
Nimesh Dedhia — Google review
A beautiful cathedral in Brno. You can see this throughout the entire city. Majestic sitting up on the hill top. Beautiful inside as well. We really enjoyed our visit.
Michael Mack — Google review
Brno doesn’t have many tourist destinations but one of the most popular ones amongst them is the St. Peter and Paul cathedral. It is hard to miss when one is arriving at the city centre as it overlooks almost the entire city. It is easily accessible via tram and if you’re willing to take up an adventure, then hiking from Hlavni Nadrazi is also an option. It is very picturesque and isn’t overcrowded at all. Most importantly, it has free WC available in its premises.
Diwakar Gandhi — Google review
Beautiful cathedral, free entrance, sometimes there is a choir or church band rehearsal and they are singing quite nice, acoustics are incredible.
Antoniu Gugu — Google review
A beautiful cathedral - more from the outside than the inside in my opinion, but still 100% worth the visit. The entry is free, you can then pay two euro to be able to climb to the tower. For a toilet you need to climb down the stairs outside and there's s free one.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
It's a very beautiful place, you can see the whole city in the tower. Maybe the balcony at the top of the tower is small, when the bell rang, I almost jumped down :D
nehem1988 — Google review
Biggest cathedral in Brno. Beautiful stained glass and sculptures. Gothic architecture.
This is the only example of modern architecture in the Czech Republic, and one of the icons of functionalist style. It is a popular tourist attraction with tickets having to be booked months in advance due to its huge interest. The building was used to be the property of the Tugendhat family who fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia one year before World War II.
This house is amazing! The 90 minutes tour is well worth the amount of architectonic ingenuity and rich history this house has to offer.
F M — Google review
It was really a great experience to see the Villa Tugendhat. At 100 years old the design and technical solutions are still amazing and superior to many modern buildings. It survived Nazi occupation and looting, the Soviets using it for stables (because why not) and communist mismanagement and it still beautiful today. The architect Ludwig Mies really created a gem here
Tadej Mayer — Google review
Very interesting spot to visit in Brno. It is fascinating how modern this mansion has been designed back in this time. The entrance is not cheap and the ticket buying process quite complicated. But I would recommend this spot for tourists.
Christian K — Google review
Masterpiece. Definitely worth visiting. You need to purchase tickets in advance. They are available via official website. It's fairly cheap. Photography is allowed only with special permit available at the ticket office. You can get there via public transport or by car. You can park in the nearby streets for free during workdays 6 - 17.
Peter Turza — Google review
If you like architecture, this is a must. Tickets must be bought in advance. You will need an extra ticket to take 📸. There is parking close by.
Petra Benkoe — Google review
Actually nothing special as for unesco and what we expected. That’s a scandal that you need to book tickets more then 3 months even if you may see half of the living room through the windows. But that’s how it is when there is no more unesco heritage in the neighbourhood . Nice garden but also nothing wow. Disappointed.
Christopher Lazovsky — Google review
The villa is certainly fascinating and an architectural treasure, but there are places in Brno that are definitely worth s visit more. You have to book s tour many weeks in advance, plus the tickets are really overpriced. You can visit the garden for free and just roam around.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
In my unprofessional opinion, a visit to the villa is a must if you are in the vicinity of Brno and have even slightest interest in architecture or interior design. The villa certainly deserves the reputation it has. I think it is a phenomenal achievement in 1930s architecture that can easily 'compete' with the modern architecture of individual houses today.
Petra Brence — Google review
This villa is a masterpiece, but not everybody can appreciate it. Come visit it if you like function over decorations, simplicity and beauty of mass - stone, wood, metal. It's amazing given the times when it was built and also how fast they did it. And a sad story of owners, who were not able to enjoy this house for too long after it was done.
I see many bad reviews here are based on the fact people don't know that YOU MUST BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE, so please do it 😉
Peter Angelov — Google review
Stunning. Absolutely amazing experience. Buy tickets a few months in advance or buy Brnopass with vila entrance.
Richard V?clavik — Google review
Didn't have time for a tour, but the grounds were open for few pictures. Maybe next time...
Pekka Puikkonen — Google review
Guide was excellent and the amount of technical advances in this 1930s house was absolutely amazing full wall windows that go down into the basement for a full opening and an onyx wall that lets the light come through it as well as the hvac system just amazing
Kit Howell — Google review
The exterior and garden are open to the public, and well worth a look.
The tour of the inside is insightful - the house was a couple of decades ahead of its time in a lot of ways, and the guides shared both a lot of history and architectural details.
uncut places — Google review
This is unique experience!
You have to book your tickets in advance, long time before your visit.
Barbora Beijers — Google review
An example of the creative genius of one of the fathers of modern architecture. We visited the outside because it's really hard to get tickets for the full tour. You must book at least 2 months in advance.
Taimur Cologni — Google review
The villa is inconspicuous in a residential area. If you want to visit the villa, you have to reserve tickets online in advance.You cannot enter the villa without a reservation. You can visit the garden and two exhibition rooms for free. Thats it. The entrance fees are very high. The staff is very nice and friendly.
Alyssa Raven — Google review
Really nice guide, worth the money, tho I would though ticket selling for such a price would include an option to take pictures also indoors. You have to buy extra ticket for that which costs like 300 czk. Other than that beautiful and amazing to finally know the story behind that place.
Samuel Paulini — Google review
It's hard to imagine that a building designed and built in 1930 could be more modern and imaginative than many of the modern buildings today!
The free-flowing space is perfectly reflected here!
Plus the guide tour was very informative, totally recommend!👍
Spilberk Castle is a medieval fortress located in the center of Brno, Czech Republic. It has been used as a royal castle, a baroque fortress, and as a prison during different times in Czech history. Today, the castle is part of the City Museum which hosts exhibitions on architecture, history, and art.
Beautiful castle - a highlight for any trip to Brno. Give yourself plenty of time for the visit as it’s large and there is a lot to see.
Lots for all the family to see and do.
Good food and drink options.
It’s surrounded by a beautiful park and has tons of viewing platforms to see all of Brno
Shane Dunne — Google review
Although the castle itself is not worth visiting, but the castle ground and surrounding is just breathtakingly beautiful. It is a perfect morning walk around the park, plenty of places to sit, there are view points almost every few steps, so get your camera ready. The ground and park is so well maintained and clean, while I was there I really relaxed and forgot about all the noise from the city. Perfect for a relaxing stroll.
R PH — Google review
Summary and caveats: not great for kids. Great for adults *if* you like 20th century art and/or photography, or early-to-late modern artifacts like old weapons, furniture, clothing, etc. Also, skip the first floor of the museum entirely, it was really not worth the time.
We spent several hours wandering through the museum and prison. The museum was delightful, aside from the first floor which is basically a tedious collection of historical illustrations with poorly translated explanations in English. Every other floor made up for it, especially the modern art exhibit. The prison was arguably something you could skip, though I personally enjoyed walking through the long dark spaces and reading about what transpired there. If you are short on time, it's very reasonable to cut the prison from your tour.
David Edery — Google review
Pretty nice castle on the hill. I haven't bought tickets for the museum but I've gone around the whole castle and could see a beautiful view from the top of the hill. Also toilets are clean and free.
Marek Górski — Google review
Historical place worth to see.
Casemates, museum, tower, walls, beautiful view of the city.
Przemek S. — Google review
Great sightseeing spot to go to. It is right next to multiple sightseeing spots. On the top there is a bar with great bartender and the drinks are really nice. Right under the Castle is an nuclear fallout shelter also worth seeing. We did not get s tour but the public areas around the castle are really beautiful.
Nejc Ravnjak — Google review
City’s big attractions aren’t appealing to me, but I’m so glad I walked up the hill to the Spilberk Castle. Don’t pay to go inside. Simply walk the trails finding views of Brno, waterfalls, and sculptures. Then walk into the castle’s courtyard and around to see the moat and more views of the city.
Austin Graff — Google review
The view from the castle is amazing, and free.
There's also several very cheap guided tour options that allow you to enter the cast buildings. I did the "History of the Castle" tour, which I found very interesting. The tour was in Czech, but we were provided an English guidebook and our guide was also very happy to answer questions in English afterwards.
Included in our ticket was entry to an art gallery that is part of the Castle, which also gave a cool overview of some of the history of Czech art, especially in Brno.
uncut places — Google review
Traditional and astonishingly BEAUTIFUL asset of Czechia. There is no better place than here to have eagle eye view of Prague 😍
Tedla Ababu — Google review
This location makes a great hike and a couple of hours of walking around the castle ground. The view is great from all sides and you can even get lunch up there.
Would recommend as it's free
Dan Of The Day : — Google review
Nice place for a family walk with a beautiful view of the whole city😊. From time to time there are some events organized there like the Witch burning event on the 30th of April that we were able to attend. There was a great opportunity to grill, try local Czech wine&beer and see the huge bonfire.
Andrii Kavetskyi — Google review
Very pleasant place, 15-20 minutes walk from the central square. Entrance is free, entrance to the museum is paid. A concert of acoustic classical music was held in the small square (atrium). A very pleasant visit.
Sekule Raicevic — Google review
The outside of the castle and the park surrounding it are gorgeous. The inside of the castle is really nothing too special, but still good to see, especially with a tour guide.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
Great variety of exhibitions for the fare price of muzeum ticket. I was surprised and very enjoyed the muzeum on a rainy day. This castle is much better than Karlstein! I learned a lot of information and history, enjoyed the pictures and art, saw the prison and more. I highly recommend to spend here 1.5-2 h. It is worth visiting.
Alina Biaznosik — Google review
If you like castles, I definitely recommend visiting Špilberk! It is a huge castle with a lot of exhibitions, ranging from the makings of the castle over its history as a prison up to modern-day Brno. There is art and sculptures, you can see old parts of the walls and castle, there are interactive exhibitions for kids, rooms showing how the prisoners lived and torture methods, and much more.
It includes the MMB Museum, the Tower and the Royal Chapel, the Treasures of Armoury, the underground water tanks and the casemates.
You have to buy all the tickets individually.
I bought one for the Museum, the Armoury and the Tower and Chapel and paid around 15€.
Sadly, the water tanks were closed at the time I visited the castle.
How much time should you plan:
A whole day if you want to see everything the castle has to offer
3+ hours for the exhibitions in the Museum
20 min for the Treasures of Armoury
30-40 min for the Tower and Chapel
What I would have liked to be done differently:
All the rooms with exhibitions in the museum have detailed info panels in Czech. The translations for tourists are found in booklets hanging on walls or given out by the staff. The booklets only cover an overview of the parts that are exhibited. They are not detailed and for some things, there is no translation at all. You have to translate it yourself if you want to know more. Some of the signs for orientation were only in Czech, too.
The booklets are in English and German, only in some rooms they were in French (if I am not mistaken) and only in the Treasures of Armoury I found an italian translation.
The quality of translation could be better, the English was good, some of the German (in the Armoury) was pretty bad and the sentences didn't make sense, otherwise it was okay.
It would also be very helpful if the castle could offer an estimation of time for the average stay.
There is a Bistro outside of the castle. The park around it is beautiful, especially in autumn and ideal for walks. The view is stunning, you can see the whole city of Brno and the mountains around it. It is definitely worth a visit, but plan your time accordingly.
Antonia — Google review
Amazing Castle, most beautiful view
The art displayed around the castle grounds does not go well with the style of the castle (plus it looks disturbing)
Service in the bar/restaurant is typical for Europe, long waiting time and if you don't call them to your table, you won't get served
Raphael de Castro Reis — Google review
Very beautiful place to stroll around and admire the entire city of Brno.
VIDA! Science Center is an entertaining science center that provides basic knowledge about human anatomy and makes you think of puzzles in order to try your hand at conducting experiments. The center has various exhibits which kids can take part in, like pushing, twisting, touching and provoking physical processes. There's also a cafe and restaurant on site so that parents can rest easy knowing their children are having a good time.
Great place, we have been there mainly for the show about Newton's laws as it's part of my home schooled daughter's curriculum, but there was definitely much more to se. Btw the show was excellent 😊 I have enjoyed new Coffee exposition. Only the drawback was a restaurant downstairs, where we couldn't have lunch as they had booked two consecutive parties, but I think this place is not a part of Vida Centre.
Pavlina Nascimento — Google review
A great science museum for kids and adults! Not the largest one, but surely one of the most explanatory. All the physical and nature principals are demonstrated in a perfect simplicity and with a great interest.
Btw, me and my wife have been there without our kids :)
Rain Bringer — Google review
The center is good for kids, lots of attractions and playgrounds are there for kids from 4 to 10 years. In the center is less about the deep science and more simple experiments understandable for everyone. It is not big one, we spent there about two hours to try everything and play.
oleksandra b — Google review
Good for children. Although not all attractions were working.
Aleksandra Budnik (AMBudnik) — Google review
So many things to explore for both young and old! Endless interactive activities that will keep your kids busy for hours! There is also a cafe area upstairs where you can relax and the kids can play in the kids corner near you. Definitely worth a visit!
LemLem Oliveira — Google review
Absolutely worth a visit!
Science practically explained for children as well as for adults. Better plan about three hours for a visit so you can try out everything and enjoy all the scientific facts.
For parents: there is also a little play park inside!
Karin Ernsthofer — Google review
If you’ll be in Brno and have an hour or two - visit this place. Recommend if you have kids. You’ll enjoy the expositions with them.
Knight Raven — Google review
There are many exhibits that show science "experiments" in a way that makes science easy to understand for anyone. Expect to spend at least 3 hours here, because of the size of the place and the vast number of exhibits to visit. Will definitely visit again, cause I ran out of time :)
Rehuel Lobato de Mesquita — Google review
Very nice place to spend the whole days with kids. But even adults will have their fun!
At the moment there's a coffee exposition which I would recommend for every coffee lover.
Dominik Hromada — Google review
Several exhibits malfunctioning or out of order, but despite that I've really enjoyed time being in here with my kids. Many exhibits are explaining or demonstrating how real stuff are working, it's thus educative in fun way. Also option to leave and return again during the day is very nice, so you can leave elsewhere e.g. for lunch and get back later on. Recommended 👍
Martin Ricky Holan — Google review
The science center is good. Many interesting things to do, learn and discover. The laboratory was very interesting. The very big drawback was the dining area. It took forever to order food, when we got the food, it was just warm and absolutely tasteless. It took a lot of time from our fun time. Just one person serving on a weekend is not sufficient.
Lucie Manchikalapudi — Google review
Lots of stations to try out and understand the facts.
Well-maintained exhibits and clean.
You can buy food at the second floor.
But you can eat and drink your own things in the garden, too.
No smoking is allowed in all of the places including the garden. Very good!!!
Explanation is CZ, DE and EN. Super!
Some science shows take place at 11 am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm and it is free. The instructors are very kind and showing the kids about the science in a great way.
A 3D show costs 50czk per person and lasts around 45min.
Lots of topics of science here: water, wave, light, sound, electric, mathematics and physics etc.
It is an amazing place for the whole family.
You can do a 3g flight simulator for free here.
Siren Sun — Google review
To my six-year-old daughter, VIDA is the coolest. Despite being in one giant room, the exhibits are diverse and interactive. You can make a tornado, test electricity, make paper airplanes, and so much more. The highlight was the art area with every type of supply imaginable. You get to take home the art you create!
There’s an outdoor area, a two-level slide, a cafe that sells ham and cheese sandwiches and popsicles.
Austin Graff — Google review
We had a great time! Our kids did not want to leave. I recommend to take apart the workshop and scuba diver show which is for free (workshop almost for free). Reserve whole day, food was also great, typical czech/slovak food and not french fries.
Martin Formanko — Google review
It was a ravenous experience. I was there three years ago and there were many more grown-ups. Today, it's booming with children like a kids entertainment centrum. I, too, was there with my small children, nevertheless 😅. We were constantly in motion.
They've got an area for smaller children, but it's poorly divided from areas for bigger humans so they are constantly running in, we constantly caused some grouping troubles at dangerous and badly protected attractions, we are sorry.
The meal and drink is good here but only sausages in rolls, sandwiches and small water bottles. It's good to have your own.
As there are so many attractions, they are sometimes not working. On the other hand, they are often changed for new ones.
Yveta Kršková — Google review
Excellent museum. Not only for kids. Over 200 experiments. Never seen something similar.
Wolfgang Steinhauser — Google review
A nice place to spend a rainy day with curious children. Sadly, several of the exhibits were closed or broken.
As an English speaking visitor, I would have liked more signage in English, not just on a printed out sheet.
Beware of the cafeteria. Hard to find worse food in this city. Utterly disgusting. Balls of overcooked rice with a small amount of chicken hidden inside. The worst potato salad the world has seen, swimming in a pool of mayo.
Justyna — Google review
Amazing place for families with kids, but enjoyable for adults too.
L. Ghad — Google review
Was here once before. To be honest, I was disapointed, 1/3rd of all exhibitions were either fully or partial not functional. The most of rest wqs quite dated. Almost all exihibitions that require to be accompanied by employees were closed, due to "not a lot of visitors" ...while 3 of staff were standing together and chatting the whole time we were there. Aparently it is not worth it to really provide service for visitors. It is better to chit-chat. ...cherry on top is old "lady" in cloakroom..who was as kind and nice as feet fungus. Long story short..disappointed, not planning to visit again.
The Nuclear shelter 10-Z is a highly classified nuclear fallout shelter from the Communist era that is now a tourist attraction in Brno, Czech Republic. It is a unique and fascinating place with rich historical context, and it is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or science fiction.
I slept in this place - as an extraordinary experience very recommended.
The staff was really nice and helpful - they let me leave the luggage at their place for the whole day. The room was fine. Booking the room, you need to be prepared that it is all in old style - which for some people may be not so cosy and comfortable. But as an interesting experience it is very recommendable. The breakfast was included in the price - it was very tasty. Also the visit at the museum was included in booking - i could see the rest of the hostel and touch, see things. Really nice!
Basia Orchowska — Google review
I went just for the museum, and I already liked the sign outside where it said something like that entrance is free in case of nuclear emergency. The hostel reception part definitely had a heavy metal vibe, which I like. the museum was very nice although the tv's with info made too much noise so it was hard to get an atmosferic impression. We spent a nice hour inside, looking at the rooms and stuff.
Anita Groenendijk — Google review
We just visited the museum. It's absolutely amazing and super immersive.
The staff gave amazing explanations.
Big plus to them for having people with disabilities as staff.
In another visit I'd definitely would book a room there
Antoine Corbillet — Google review
It won’t be the best night of sleep you’ve ever had, but it will be the most interesting! Other reviews cover the faults — not much sound insulation, the exit light means you need an eye mask, and the rooms get cold. But the 24/7 staff is extremely helpful (I got a second sleeping bag in the middle of the night when I was too cold). They are right in the middle of the city and feature a great museum. My one wish would be that breakfast is either earlier (I had to leave for an early train) or optional (so I could remove it from the cost, which is a bit high).
Kate E — Google review
Great place with history. Bunker is also a hostel, so you can spend the time in Brno in very specific environment. In museum you can find original equipment from times of WWII. Bunker is prepared for 600 people. Worth a visit!
Jacek ?lewczuk — Google review
The experience in a bunker is amazing: here is realistic, authentic with its pros and cons: rooms are quite cold with a permanent air flown that keeps the temperature stable, getting inside and passing through a true bunker with war stuff exposed is amazing. Breakfast is decent: a chocolate cake, bread, butter, hot tea and vegetables with sauces and other typicalities are available. Not giving the 5 stars only because bathrooms are not in the best condition and showers are kinda “bad”. For an unique experience is all worth it by the way!!
Manuele Carini — Google review
We didn't book the hotel. We were there for the exhibition. The price was ok. The staff is very nice, speaks good English and invites you to interact with the exhibition. Since everything is interactive here, you can touch and try everything. Short films guide you through the exhibition and are in different languages with English translations. The bunker is very impressive. A very oppressive and very exciting experience. An experience not to be missed.
Alyssa Raven — Google review
If you love war or secret history, stop into the Bunker 10-Z. Open at 11.30, my daughter and I walked in and bought tickets for a few dollars.
There’s a set route through the bunker and you can touch most things on display, which my daughter loved.
It’s a fascinating self-guided tour, but only takes around 30-45 minutes.
There are restrooms toward the end of the museum.
Austin Graff — Google review
The rooms are really small. Beds are uncomfortable and old. Shower is bad. There is no hanger in shower and bathroom is rust. However, the atmosphere of the hotel is interesting. I think you should visit this place for museum not as hotel.
çağrı saraç — Google review
Excellent place to learn about how an atomic bunker felt like during the cold war. It was more fun than I thought, you can tryout helmets and take pictures, you can play with commands, old telephones, you can use almost anything as props for your photos. The path through the museum is very well documented and everything is presented in detail using text and multimedia installations. The air is quite fresh and temperature inside is close to perfect. Great for kids as well, there were lots of them inside and they looked like having lots of fun there. Great experience!
Antoniu Gugu — Google review
Nice and authentic place. Maybe not the best place if you are looking for comfort, because everything is old style: rooms are chilly and a bit noisy because of air conditioning, showers are old style etc... But the place is clean and tidy, and its overall a fun experience if you plan to stay for 1 or 2 nights
Ahmet Aray — Google review
We were here in winter, so touring the bunker was a nice break from the cold as the bunker itself was warm and humid.
We did the self guided tour(360Kc for two), many of the video points of interest offer English with Czech subtitles or Czech with English subtitles. Almost all of the historical objects in the bunker are in Czech, so if you cannot speak/read Czech, I would recommend paying the few extra Crowns for a guide.
Aaron Thorne — Google review
It was a really nice experience, but I’m glad it was just for 1 night. Cool atmosphere and felt like sleeping in a museum which it is. But not the most comfortable facilities. Breakfast was like a standard hostel breakfast. Good location!
Dean — Google review
Extremely original, and a very welcome constant 18°C temperature during summer.
Didn't think about the humidity level before booking, nor the ventilation sound level. But I should have (it's my fault).
Laurent B — Google review
I did not use the accommodation, only visited the bunker. It a fantastic attraction which I am delighted to have seen but don't be fooled by their website and on-line booking system which is complete rubbish. I tried to book tickets in advance however it was apparently full, likewise 3rd party booking engines also showed no availability for the day. I decided to pitch up anyway and found the place to be almost deserted and the helpful man on reception happy to sell me an entry ticket. I would potential visitors to ignore on-line availability and just turn up, I'm sure they lose many potential customers because of this.
Dave Woodfield — Google review
Didn't stay at the hostel, only went to the exhibition.
It was a cool experience - you can get an insight into the historical part of Brno. There are quite many interesting things to see and do in the museum, and the price was very reasonable.
Staff was friendly too. Nice one 👍🏻
david yap (davidization) — Google review
We didn't sleep in this place, we just watched the museum. The museum was really interesting and informative. It was a strange feeling, when you think about what it was really for.
The staff was helpful and friendly.
nehem1988 — Google review
We had a nice stay at Bunker 10-Z.
The experience is as you'd expect from sleeping in an air-raid bunker. The rooms are very charming, equipped with military style beds and the temperature is not too warm, but also not too cold.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, definitely very recommendable for an overnight stay.
Martin H — Google review
Nice attraction, you can see bunker with all items and facilities. There are also videos explaining how it would be used (most of them have translation in English). Takes around 30-40 min to complete whole route.
Miloš Radaković — Google review
This place is okay , the reason for 4 stars is because of the meaning behind this bunker . This is a self tour and the videos are very enjoyable . I guess the only thing I dislike about this place was the price vs the experience . I felt like it was overpriced for what it delivered , but it’s a good way to kill maybe 40 minutes .
Marvin Castellanos — Google review
There is some confusion on Google maps: Bunker 10-Z is primarily a museum, that also offers night accomodations.
You can visit it for less than 5 euros for students and little more for adults.
You can touch all the stuff of the anti-atomic bunker while going around it on your own. I must say there is sometimes little explanation in general and let alone in English. I would have appreciated a general explanation at the beginning about the history of Brno. It is like they take a lot for granted, so maybe they do not expect a lot of tourists.
The Brno Reservoir is a man-made structure designed to generate electricity while also serving as a popular destination for swimming and boating. However, concerns have been raised about the water quality due to the presence of cyanobacteria, making it unsuitable for swimming during certain periods. Despite this, it remains a favorite spot in Brno for activities such as sunbathing, walking and taking a boat trip to Veveri castle.
Brilliant!!!
Make sure you take a day out here. Its a beautiful place which offers boat rides and tours across the massive reservoir. You can sunbathe here as some spots around the reservoir are treated like beaches. You can also eat and drink at some waterside restaurants and bars.
The tram from Brno goes directly to the reservoir and is really fast and cheap. I recommend it even though a cab is only around the equivalent of 13 Euros from Brno.
Courtney Barrett (CJ Renzo) — Google review
An idyllic place to escape from the city. The lake can be reached by public transport, by the lake there are numerous restaurants and bars, many places for parking.
Djapee Romanov — Google review
[7/8/2021]One of my favorite places in Brno. Unfortunately the quality of the watter is going down again. :(
There is cyanobacteria sooner than usually, so the watter is again not suitable for a swimming. Hopefully when it gets colder the watter gets cleaner again. Also hope that the city take it under control for the upcoming years as here is really a lot you can do.
Vadio Gitazy — Google review
I love this dam. Perfect for all season activities.
sneha patra — Google review
Nice place.
Vladan M — Google review
Very nice trip but the water didn't look too appealing
Karolína Tatarková — Google review
Beautiful view and it is great to connect to nature.
Seun Akinola — Google review
Brno's sea...a place to swim, sunbathe, walk and do not forget to take a ship to the Veveri castle.
Senchi — Google review
good place for a hot sunny day
Darina Sidorová — Google review
Nice place to spend summer days. It is even possible to swim there.
The Brno Technical Museum has a wide variety of exhibits covering various aspects of technology, including vintage cars, mechanical music machines, communication devices from tom-toms to the Internet, electron microscopes and old crafts. Many exhibits have interactive elements, making it worth a half-day's visit for anyone interested in technology.
Super, great temporart exhibit of beautiful British bikes of the golden age...plus...they have a race KREIDLER!
The historical context of Brno and its race track is reflected in the collection of GP racing bikes, nice collection.
There is no technology that isn't represented in some way here. Fun!
Keene Seeley — Google review
A really lovely, modern science museum and easonably priced entrance. A wide range of exhibits with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Reconstructed old shops, steam engines, cars, planes, guns and war history, ancient history, photography and microscopy, computer history and playable computer games. And much, much more. All presented in a modern and engaging way. There's also a 'hands on' science area where you can have fun and learn a lot! Although there's no cafe a number of vending machines provide coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sandwiches (pretty good!), chocolate and snacks. And they all take contactless card payment. A good place to take the kids for 3-4 hours. Highly recommend!
Ian Wiebkin — Google review
Nice exposition. So much wasted potential though. Only a little part of it was actually explained, so educational value is small. I had fun as l'm a nerd and I knew how this stuff worked.
Also expect minimal English. Majority of things are only in Czech. They have some printed guides and an app, but both of them cover very little of the exposition.
Jacek Bzdak — Google review
Very good museum filled with technical marvels.
Some of the expositions are just incredible in depth story of techology. For example automated musical instruments, braille lettering, old streets or history of computers.
It is so close for five stars there are some little things. Like I would pime some volunteers to have little trivia about expositions.
Michal ?MiklasH? H — Google review
DISSAPOINTMENT
; Poor experience in spite of interesting exponates. Why?
- no concept or storyline
- no guidance of where to go or what to look at
- minimal support for other languages (QR codes, audio guides)
- minimal interaction while "no tuch" labels on everything
- many pieces broken/out of order
- needs a thorough renovation and innovation
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the museum takes ca 3-6 hours to go through, this comes with no bistro or coffee place! shameful in 2023 unless you plan to bring lunchboxes and teas as in the 90s.
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we were just dissapointed. The museum is nowhere near a modern museum standard and charges quite a lot. Everything is random, swords next to modern sculpture next to another irrelevant article, without explanation why. Absolutelly poorly planned, execuded and managed. You will not miss a thing if you dont come here.
Simon Seidl — Google review
Well worth a visit. Entrance fee is around 5 euros. They have 4 floors with many interesting things (old-timers, old computers, ancient tools, etc..), the staff speaks basic English and will even show how some of the old music instruments work.
Bollejef — Google review
Amazing place! The exhibitions were interesting both for adults and children. The staff is really friendly and helpful, which contributes greatly to the overall experience and impression.
Галина Богатирьова — Google review
It was surprisingly good despite that part of the exhibition was closed. A lot of old and interesting cars, computers, watch, cameras and and more. Must see. We payed 120 czk/person. You should spend there more then 2 hours.
Alexander Shuturmynskyi — Google review
We enjoyed the time in the museum, lots of things to touch and try. Whole family had fun.
Suzi Hejduk — Google review
The only things stopping me giving me 5 are, I think there needs to be more interactivity. I've been to other technical museums where electronic items have been turned on and demonstrated by staff. Also I think some of the exhibits need more information in English for international visitors.
Lani Taylor — Google review
Good place for exploring technology history of the cars, motorbike... There are children's area for playing science games. It is amazing place
Tran Nhu — Google review
Visited the museum 15th of March 2024. It was very quiet and relaxing. We went mainly to see the Ariel motorcycle exhibition which was absolutely top-notch!
I have seen the other sections before, and they are also interesting. We didn´t try the new café, but it looks good.
My only gripe - (as many others have mentioned here before) all the information labels are only in Czech. Especially paradoxical with the Ariel exhibition, considering they were British bikes. A couple of years ago the Prague Technical museum had an exhibition of Jawa bikes, and that was labelled in Czech and English.
Nicholas Pachl — Google review
A fantatsic museum filled with an array of technological pieces and activities for children and adults. I spent three hours looking at cars, motorcycles, musical instruments and more. The experience was both entertaining and rewarding. I recommend the museum highly - one of the best attractions in Brno.
The catholic church of St. James in Brno is a large, late-gothic building with origins dating back to the 13th century. The church also contains a subterranean ossuary, which is the second largest in Europe.
It is a beautiful Catholic church, very much High Gothic, it is located on the end of the Freedom Square, and it was used collect Old bones of Plague, cholera and war victims to store it, during my research about it I found 3 different name for it, 1- Church of St. Jakub. 2- The Church of St. James. 3- Church of Santiago.
Unfortunately it was closed, so I have no more information about
Dr. Hani Hossni — Google review
Kostel sv. Jakuba v Brně (St. James Church in Brno) is a historic church located in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic.
The church was originally built in the 13th century in the Gothic style, but it has undergone several renovations and additions over the centuries, including Baroque and Neo-Gothic elements. It is located in the city center, near the famous Spilberk Castle.
The church features a beautiful interior with frescoes and sculptures, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It also hosts regular religious services and events throughout the year.
In addition to its religious significance, Kostel sv. Jakuba v Brně has played an important role in the history of the city of Brno. During the Thirty Years' War, the church was used as a military hospital, and it has also served as a venue for cultural and political events over the years.
Muhammad Abdullah — Google review
A beautiful church with interesting history - listen to the guide in the church - he has a lot of stories and legend to tell you. Take the tour up the tower and you will see the unique two- ways staircase to the top.
Svetla Hristova — Google review
Church of Sto bene.James. Ilone of the best & must see in Brno. With the notable height & simplicity of roof in paradox with the sculptures & paintings on the ground & walls wich makes it more attractive. I arrived so early bc I had a bus to go to Prague, but I wanted to see this church. There were three other ladies wanted to get inside, they called the guard so he’d open the door of church. Such a warm welcome ☺️🌟👍🏻
Naz _ Gol — Google review
The Church of St. James. The exterior of the church is very much High Gothic, but the interior seems to be a mix of Gothic and Baroque, though mostly the former. Most of the interior is painted white and purely from an aesthetics point of view, not all that interesting. The only standout art in the building is the high altar piece which is in the form of a Gothic style tower which sculptures of Christ on the Cross and Saint James.
I did find an amusing sculpture on the exterior of the church though. It's a sculpture of a man is baring his naked backside in the direction of Saint Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Im told it's a joke by the masons in competition with the cathedral. It can be found high up above one of the windows on the south east side of the church.
macedonboy — Google review
This will talk a relatively short period of time to see. It is fascinating and sad all at once. There is music that is playing softly from speakers to add a respectful tone to the presence of human bones. I had never experienced a place like this. The bones are arranged in various ways, and create patterns in columns and walls. You can buy tickets right at the location of the Ossuary at Saint Peter's Cathedral. Many people here died from Cholera and the Plague. As many as 50,000 skeletons are amassed here.
Gretchen Woodman — Google review
Beautiful and historical church, but now they are doing renovation for the outer shell.
M'hd Nasser — Google review
A unique gothic church - really light (its stained-glass windows were destroyed during WW2). We were codrially greeted by an extremelly warm Czech custodian who encouraged us to climb to the top and see the belfry. The attraction was totally worth the price and our guide- Richard (who was fifteen years old) was incredibly charming and knowledgeable. He told us the history of the church and Brno. The view from the top was breathtaking!!!
Totally recommendable!
Michał Wilk — Google review
Closed for renovation. Unknown about the reopening.
The Planetarium Brno Observatory is a modern site which focuses on astronomy and science in general. It includes an interactive Exploratorium with extraterrestrial rocks and fossils, as well as an Astronomical Observation Point where you can use a telescope to see the nearby planets and spots on the Sun.
Nice park, interesting architecture and views
Amarok Sh — Google review
Whether you are an astronomy buff or just want to learn more about the earth, the moon, the planets and the stars, Brno Observatory will never disappoint you. It offers many interesting educative programs throughout the year. Occasionally, there are also open-air actions such as the festival of planets showcasing 10m in diameter big inflatable models of the earth and other planets, which are spectacular to see especially after dusk when the models are nicely lit.
Miroslav Kolar — Google review
The place is run by enthusiasts. The guys working at the observatory seem to really like what they do. From few experiences that I have, I dare to say that whatever event or activity will you go for, you will always learn a lot and information will be handed over in an entertaining way.
I have already tried to go 2 times for night sky observing, but unfortunately, it was never the actual observing of the night sky, due to weather conditions. This is not a problem of the place, of course. But count with that possible situation and don't be disappointment if it happens to you. You will still hear a lot of useful and interesting fun facts about the universe and the sky above us.
Jana Krištanová — Google review
Very interesting for adults and kids! Funny and interesting!
Olena Sobolieva-Tereshchenko — Google review
A very interesting place, there is an exhibition of beautiful photos of space, the lecture itself was interesting and beautiful. At the entrance there is an interactive playground, you can have an interesting time, the children will like it. We also got to the exhibition Parade of Planets and Stars, it looks amazing at night.
Anastasia Kurenkova — Google review
Beautiful place outside! My boyfriend and I went on a sunny day and everything was beautiful! Highly recommend and a nice picnic in the “cow mountain” is also suggested
Juanita Sierra Parrado — Google review
Interesting and nice ideas for kids and even adults😁🙃
Deded — Google review
I didn’t go there when it was opened. But the place seems to be very nice, I am not sure if they have English sessions. But I will back there to check it. Outside you have a great green area. Very nice place :)
Adriano Bortoleto — Google review
Awesome planet models at Kraví hora, inflated 10meter in diameter each. Moon, Earth, Mars and Sun....fully recomend for children = there are a lot of playgrounds...
Radim Janoska — Google review
Beautiful modern facility almost in the centre of Brno. We haven't been able to look at all indoor activities, but there is enough. The spheric cinema is great. A real experience.
Unfortunately one of the projector broke down at the beginning of the show, but it was solved proffesionally by the hostess.
The staff is friendly and proffesional.
A must go if you are near. For children and grown ups!
The Labyrint pod Zelným trhem (Labyrinth of the Gray Market) is a historical landmark in Brno, Czech Republic. It was built in the 14th century and is located at the intersection of two important streets. The Labyrinth is a popular tourist destination, with over 300 different rooms and tunnels. The cellars were built for several purposes: to store goods and to hide in during wars.
Very interesting place and great guide, as well as nice people at the reception. The tour is in Czech but you can get the paper or audio guide and the guide was ready to answer any questions and she gave the most important information is English. I would absolutely recommend, but keep in mint that labyrinth is only a name, the place was used as a basement for storing food and wine. :)
Nina Jovanovi? — Google review
Really bad tour guide. Maybe the place was nice, but I didn’t enjoy it at all because of the boring and inappropriate tour guide.
Anna Kyp — Google review
The tours begin on every hour and are guided in Chezch language so to understand the tour you get a handbook translation of it in English.
Because we were the only group that attended the tour, it was guided in English which gave us probably better experience then most tourists get.
At the reception the girl was nice but didn’t “hype” us for the tour so we were not that excited at first as we were when we decided to visit you.
But after all we found a light in the tunnel, as we would really like to point out our incredible tour guide Mark who made the experience really amazing with his unique touch. We couldn’t wish for a better guide in the tunnels. He made the tour very interesting, educational and interactive, for us it was the best guided tour we have experienced so far. 😊
Nika Murti? — Google review
This was one of my highlights of Brno, largely because of the fantastic guide. You can only go in as part of a guided tour but they seem to happen throughout the day. If you have other things to do nearby, start there first and get your ticket. If the tour is only in 45 minutes, you'll have time to walk around and seem some other stuff nearby.
The tour is usually in Czech. But the group happened to have no Czech speakers so the guide switched to English. He was really nice with a great sence of humour. He was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of info about all the different rooms. If you do wind up on a regular Czech tour, you can use a free guide book in English or pay for an audio guide.
Jacky V. — Google review
The history and space involved is very interesting and intriguing. However they could drastically improve by having a guide who speaks in English. Only 4 seemed to understand Czech....more than 7 or 9 had an English booklet which reading wasn't easy being underground. An English speaking guide sound have drastically improved the experience. The exhibits were only in Czech once again.
Cheryl-Ann Cuschieri — Google review
Contrary to what other reviewers wrote, there is an English Tour and it is incredible. Our tour guide was very charismatic and made a lot of good jokes. He told us a lot of interesting facts and stories about this place while also interacting with all the people that attended the tour. Which made the tour very interesting and not boring at all. If you are in Brno, I 100% recommend visiting this place.
Corsin — Google review
A mediocre experience:
- classic late medieval/early modern period exhibit without anything really unique
- majority of items are either replicas or straight out toys, rather than any kind of "real"
- the staff was pretty nice, but I can understand Czech. Speaking in English is a no-go.
- the atmosphere is there, and it is a pleasant short walk
- the price is a bit too high for what it is
If you want a genuine experience for a similar fee, rather go to the Ossuary under St. Jacob. Shorter, but sweeter.
Tin Markovi? — Google review
We were standing in front of the counter, reading about what we could see here, and the lady that was selling tickets said something in Czech, obviously we didn't understand, and we asked her what she was saying. Her response was literally nothing. After a minute as we stood there and searching for info about the place, she started talking in English and said: The group started a guide tour just now (because it was a full hour) and if you want to take a look at this place, this is the only chance. We were then in a hurry, so we bought tickets and went downstairs. When we came down, there was a group of people talking ONLY Czech, so we didn't understand anything. The lady even gave us some English "book", but it was impossible to read because of the darkness inside those tunnels. A very bad experience, we were in those sewers for over 1 hour, not knowing what they were talking about.
Miha — Google review
We only saw one of the two tours. The prices were high for this Tour. The guide spoke in Czech only, sadly not in English. The written exhibition guides were in English. Unfortunately you missed some parts of the tour while reading. The audio guides cost extra.
The tour is easy to walk through. The tunnels are spacious and beautifully decorated. A nice little tour through the underground - without any fear of small spaces.
Alyssa Raven — Google review
The place is great nice view got the potential to be even bettwr but all the tour is done in Czech. And they give you a book in English to read, so the place lose the shine and mystery in that way.
There are audio guide but are sold apart. In a country where almost everyone speak english is quite weird that the tour dont have English alternatives
Oscar Shaitan Tigreros — Google review
Amazing tour lead by absolutely the BEST tour guide MARK. He is so charming, knowledgeable and leads the tour with humor while including the most interesting facts. Definitely recommend and make sure to ask for Mark as he is fabulous 👏👏👏👏
Petra Ver?i? — Google review
A must go if you visit Brno. The tour total 45min. A lot of interesting stories and facts. As quite dark for photography thus I not taking photos down there.
YeanChin Tan — Google review
The place is interesting and offers a nice opportunity to see how they used the underground tunnels. Unfortunately the tour is only in Czech and the guide spent more time with the locals.
Neli Georgieva — Google review
A bit underwhelming.
The “labyrinth” is nothing more than 4-5 cellars connected by a corridor. It is interesting for what it is, but the guide struggles to fill out the time that the tour takes, most of the things guide talks about have nothing to do with the “labyrinth”.
Olesia — Google review
Very interesting tour, loved getting a poke around the space and feeling both connected to and removed from the city above us.
Chris Allen — Google review
This was originally served for food keeping, beer brewing, maturing of wine in barrels, and other things.
This is a good place to learn about Brno city's history and its underground.
There are over 100 cellars in the labyrinth.
It was a guided tour and our guide was very good and he explained us in English as our group consisting of 12 people and all of them were foreigners.
Nimesh Dedhia — Google review
The tour guide and ticket sales person were both very nice. Despite this, I can't recommend this tour. As many other reviews mention, the tour guide speaks very little English (although he kindly tried his best to answer my questions.) The bigger issue is that the "labyrinth" is just a handful of tiny spaces. And the biggest issue is that most of those tiny spaces are filled with replicas of items *that were never actually kept in the cellars in the old days*, so instead of learning what things were like down there hundreds of years ago, you spend most of your time staring at mockup torture devices, alchemical tools, and other items that really have nothing to do with the underground or it's history. The vast majority of your time will be spent standing still in a few crowded spaces, listening to your tour guide speaking in Czech about mockups that don't resemble past reality and are better represented in other museums anyway. I'd be giving one star, but I'm making it two stars just to recognize the kind efforts of the people working here.
David Edery — Google review
This tour was just one of the best that I attended. An hour long tour was really amazingly entrteining, educational and on creative way mixed with funny jokes.
I would reciment to everyone just make a reservation in a fron because can be potentialy full.
If you have time just go to see it!
Tina Éowyn Šmid — Google review
To visit place, you will need to wait the guided tour. The guide tells quite interesting stories about cellar rooms. There is a reduced price for students.
Yulya Gera — Google review
I had a really interesting and funny tour. Note: you need to book a tour and if you want a tour in English you should check before when they happen as most of them are in Czech.
gregory jäggli — Google review
This is a chance to go under the cabbage market square and explore what used to be a specialised storage space for the market holders. The guide is really only there to take you down into the tunnels and guide you through. You’re actually given an audio guide for information about the different parts of the tunnels, how each section was used etc. At each station in the tunnels, the guide lets you know which number on the audio guide to use. There even used to be a tavern underground.
Apart from the guide being clearly bored by his job, I found the tour quite interesting simply because I’d never come across such a use. If you’ve never been down tunnels and unused to the dark, then I think you’re in for a double treat.
Obora Holedná is a nature reserve located in the districts Bystr, Jundrov, Kohoutovice, Komin and Zebetin in Brno. The park has a lot of trails for hiking as well as an enclosure with wild boar. You can also find deer roaming free in the park. It's a great place to go for a family hike or run.
A nice place for a walk to see deer and wild pigs up close
Tadej Mayer — Google review
Great outdoors trip location. Literally part of Brno but real piece of nature with animals at close. Great for running too. Don't forget to visit lookout tower for great view on Brno <3
Note: Always be careful with animals, they're not dangerous on purpose, but still. Also keep noice down as possible not to disturb them too much (you'll get to see them more as a reward).
Ondra Pleva — Google review
A great place for a long walk and watching deers, boars and ducks in the nature
Shafeer PN — Google review
Fantastic nature, perfect for walking and riding bikes, you can see wild animals living freely
Ali Maleki — Google review
Full of bird sounds and a very nice place for hiking lovers
Dr. Masood Jan — Google review
Nice calm place with many hiking trails, but you need to be lucky to see deer. Boars are easy to watch behind the fence, because their space is not that large, so you can definitely find some.
michal mak — Google review
If you are looking for peace within beautiful forest and even more beautiful deer, then I highly recommend this place.
Some are friendly some are bewildered, both must be respected and behaved accordingly.
Sabina S — Google review
Amazing experience with wonderful nature, sightseeing, Deers, forest, birds, ducks. You should bring some corn to feed the deers otherwise you gonna miss an amazing experience.
Omar Hegazy — Google review
If you’re after some calm, piece of silence where you can just walk and rhink about anything, this is the place. Spread among the veins of the city, yet silent place living within its own pace. If you’re lucky you might spot some animals :)
Kamil Kostrej — Google review
There are playful deers which aren't scared. There is food storage, which has food for the deers.
Spiros S — Google review
Beautiful for pictures, exercise, bikes, scooters, and a great place to get closure to nature and all it’s beauty. Definitely enjoyed.
The Capuchin Crypt, a former monastery belonging to the Capuchin Monks in the 17th century, houses the mummified remains of both friars and wealthy patrons who were buried there. The dry and cool conditions of the crypt caused many of the bodies to become dried out and preserved over time. While no audio guide is available, written guides in multiple languages provide ample information about both the church's history and those interred within its walls.
A bit morbid, but interesting. The monks just lie there without coffin in the basement of the chapel. Made me feel a bit uneasy, but I recommend a visit. Spooky...
Lucas K. — Google review
Incredible place. If you're interested in matters of death, human body, mummification, etc., this place is worth every penny.
Marek Górski — Google review
Very nice experience to see skeletons in real
Team Electus — Google review
Nice and creepy, but calm. Nice spot to wander around and contemplate. There is some beautiful artwork along with thr mummified bodies.
Jacky V. — Google review
In the heart of Brno in Czechia, you'll find dozens of mummies laid to rest in Capuchin Crypt.
Not for the faint hearted, exploring this 18th century monastery allows you to view and learn more about the naturally mummified remains of Capuchin monks and others. The cellar is a fascinating place, but dark and haunting too - with some bodies showcasing faces of sorrow and fear.
Interestingly, they were never intended to be mummified: the bodies naturally turned into mummies due to geological composition of the ground and the ventilation in the cellars.
TRIGGER WARNING: The images to the right few show some of the mummies up close and may not be to everyone's taste.
📌 Capuchin Crypt, Brn, Czechia
💵 120 CZK/£4.49
🖤 Resting place, Death, Underground
Louise Joy — Google review
If you are not into creepy, you're better off not coming. Descending into the crypt, you are greeted by a cold air and aura of the dead almost touching your skin.
It's gets creepier the more you get inside and see the dead bodies. It also didn't help that I was alone in the crypt the day I visited.
You can feel the hairs on your skin stand.
But it was also fascinating to read the stories of the bodies that line up the place.
Adams — Google review
Really interesting- recommend. I advise you to take a guidebook and read to the end !!! The last paragraph of the guidebook gives you different look at life 🤔
Olena Sobolieva-Tereshchenko — Google review
A short tour but worth it. Not "creepy" but somber and reflective. I respect how they treat their ancestors with respect, and not a garish spectacle.
i had some other photos but google would not post them so this is it.
John M — Google review
Bit creepy, not a long tour. If you want some creeoy photos of very old mummified dead people it's worth it
Dennis Roks — Google review
Interesting to read the history of people buried inside the crypt.
Alina Biaznosik — Google review
This building used to belong to the order of Capuchin Monks, who also used it as a place of burial for themselves and some of their wealthy patrons. The dry and cool conditions caused many of the buried to dry out and become mummified. There’s no audio guide on offer, but the museum does provide written guides in a few languages, and I think all the rooms also had some description. At first it does feel a bit morbid looking at all those mummies, but you get used to it.
I enjoyed it for being such a unique museum and the museum for providing more than enough information about the background of the church and the deceased.
macedonboy — Google review
The crypt is closed for reconstruction and there is no info for this anywhere online, only when you come to the front door.
Biljana Koceva-Krsteva — Google review
Really interesting displays of different stages of decomposition. Great look into the history of the churches in the town, I wouldn't bring little kids here because some of the bodies faces are really scary due to wide open mouths and eye sockets.
Cheap tickets and friendly staff. Would definitely be amongst the coolest thing's we've seen in Czech.
The Mendel Museum at Masaryk University is dedicated to the life and work of Gregor Johann Mendel, who discovered the laws of heredity. The museum contains exhibits on his work with peas, as well as lectures and educational materials about genetics.
For any student of Biology, Gregor Mendel and his pioneering work in genetics is well known. The museum brings his work to life. His meticulous and patient work was quite lengthy and may have been quite monotonous. He made detailed observations and then came to his conclusions by using mathematics. He is the giant on whose back the next generations of geneticists stood and looked further. The museum not only records his work and chronology but exhibits his hand written notes. It also has his personal instruments and microscope. There is lot of well presented information. The use of animation videos simplifies the complex work for us. The museum cleverly uses puzzles etc to draw attention of children.
Starting from cross breeding of pea, this great scientist has directed us to fields like human genome, disease diagnosis and genetic transmission and creating pest resistant crops.
I discovered that the monk scientist also excelled in maths and studied weather to help the farmers.
Must see museum for children and biology students. It is reasonably priced and well maintained. The staff was helpful and there is decent cafe too.
They hold Mendel lectures and it is worth finding out about these in advance and attend them!
Rajendra Tamhane — Google review
It's really great to get to know the history of the father of modern genetics up close. We took the museum tour on our own but there is a guided tour that knows more areas of the place. I really enjoyed the visit!
Giselle — Google review
As a biologist, is a privilege to be where Gregor Mendel developed all his studies in genetics. The place itself isn't any amazing, just an abbey, but the history behind it is too much. The Mendel museum is very didactic for people out of the field
Miguel Bernabeu — Google review
Excellent museum outlining the history and findings of this brilliant influential scientist and the field of genetics.
Jessica Rothman — Google review
Amazing museum, with very interesting and updated interactive content! You get to learn about Mendel’s brilliant mind and on the same time for the advance of biology.
A must visit for any age if you are visiting Brno.
PS helpful staff that offers a tour guide which you can arrange by mail or on the spot.
Sotiris Moudouris Giounis — Google review
Suprise in Brno! Museum is about Mendels work with peas and genetics in general. We liked the Mednel biography and playfull second part of the museum. They have small coffee shop. Entrance fee is 130 kruna (6 EUR).
Mihaela Mesarić — Google review
This museum is located within the grounds of the university and grounds where Gregor Mendel did his famous experiments on peas and plants. The museum is not actually that big, but about the right size for an introduction on genetics. Nearly a third of the museum is dedicated to Mendelian inheritance, which really takes me back to my school days. The remainder of the museum is split between the life of Mendel and more information about genetics, inheritance and some general biology.
A fantastic museum that I could not miss while in the city. The museum is a great way to honour a man ahead of his times and brought us into the modern age of genetics.
macedonboy — Google review
Years after studying about the peas and Mendel in school I have finally made it to these grounds! It was absolutely wonderful. First you enter into the gardens where the magic happened. Then you will go into the building to experience the story line of Mendel’s life. There is a lot to read, there are games to play. You will enjoy it if you are into science! The guys working for the museum were very nice and helpful as well :)
Masha G — Google review
After living in Brno for > 2 years, I finally visited this place , a foundation place for human genetics. Its a nice, informative museum where you get to know everything about Gregor Mendel’s journey and how he and others discovered chromosomes from Peas. Unfortunately most people from Czech and around the world are not aware of where this greatest discovery happened, but i think this is overall Czechia’s one area for improvement. They don’t promote😊. such important places through different channels should be promoted (not in czech language only), so that more and more people know and can visit. Have more souvenirs (didn’t see much options), which unfortunately you will find only in that place city, they should be there in country’s information centers at-least or souvenir shops. In today’s world that is so important and people would love to buy. Same goes with “Bata”. World famous footwear brand but no one knows it originates in Czech. Throughout my life i thought it was Indian brand 😀, next one to mention is Skoda. But every science student should visit this place when they are in Czech and they should be able to carry something about Mendel and genetics from here..
Rupal Sedani — Google review
A must visit if you care about scientific history! The exhibit itself is rather small but it has some very neat pieces from Gregor Mendel. This place is perfect to teaching kids about genetics. For me the attraction was walking the same garden and hallways that Mendel did.
The Brno Zoo is a large zoo with more than 250 different animal species from around the world. It has a variety of different areas, including a mini-zoo for children, playgrounds, and horse riding.
A great place to spend time with kids outdoors. Be ready to stay here all day long. Animals have a lot of space and obviously feel comfortable. It‘s pleasant to see them not in usual cages but surrounded with space close to natural conditions.
Brno zoo is not so big as Zürich‘s for example. There are not so many birds, and there you won’t find penguins, elephants, hippos and rhinoceros. But it is worth visiting it.
There are a lot of play grounds and places, where you can buy snacks, ice cream or something to drink. I’ve counted 4 WC on the territory we’ve visited.
It’s not allowed to use scooters, bicycles (even kids). But with additional ticket you can come here with your dog.
Free parking. Contact zoo (with domestic animals).
For additional payment there is a pony ride and climbing road for your child.
Viktoria Gundartseva — Google review
Really nice zoo, spacious. Not very crowded because I have been there off season. Unfortunately off season there aren't many food stands open (which is understandable)
But at least the food place at the very top by the giraffes and zebras was open with some food on their menu (hot dog, fries and fried cheese or chicken,...)
AXZ travel — Google review
Great animals. They have baby llama now. Beware though, the zoo is on the slope so it gets a bit more tiring to move around. There is a car-train that rides to the top though.
hojkas — Google review
I think, if you want to see animals in the open, you must go in spring. In February there is not so much "attractions" Many place is closed. It's more like a hiking garden. I think in the spring is way better. But the zoo is arranged, you can take a big walk there. The Exorarium (or something) and the Tropical place is wonderful.
Maybe the owner could replace parts of some terrariums/glass surfaces, because they are cracked in several places.
nehem1988 — Google review
A very nice zoo. The animals are in a very good condition, glass walls and low fences make the impression that you're closer to them. In some places it seems more like a park or walk in the woods, what makes it very pleasant.
Natalia Malanowska — Google review
Nice park, fun for kids, with many activities but most of them are not free. you need to have cash because they don't use cards for food kiosks. It contains many animals from all over the world. I felt the deer, polar bear and seal section could have been better planned.
Manal Jarmoukly — Google review
It is very nice and educational, the animals exhibitions look big and properly done. Most of the zoo is covered by shade and there are many playgrounds for the kids.
Klaudia Sabov? — Google review
The zoo just seemed super sad. Partly it can be because of the season as we visited in November, but I think even off the main season, the facilities should be open. All of the stands were closed, and I guess one restaurant was open. The enclosures are small and really old looking. If you want to visit a modern zoo with incredible conditions for the animals, skip this zoo and visit the Prague one, it's really worth it.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
A very large zoo. Entrance fee was approx 6eur. Be prepared for quite a lot of uphill walking. Overall very recommended.
Dominika Noskov? — Google review
Access to the zoo is easy,by bus or car and there is a small parking lot in front of the entrance. Entrance fee is 150 czk /adult. You can pay by card or cash. All areas were very clean . There are many coffee and snack stands , restaurant,wc and playground areas for children.
The only thing I would like to mention as negative, is the cracked glass walls around the cages of the tigers. I hope these glass walls will be replaced soon.
Maria Marmarinou — Google review
Nicely done expositions but lack of animals. But that could be caused by season, visites in October. What was a problem was lack of services, there were only 2 restaurants opened and food choices were very limited. Also some of the children attractions were closed. That is the pitty, these are small things putting down otherwise lovely experience.
Katerina Hlavacova — Google review
We came here with Brno pass, difficult to enter as cashier didn't speak English and didn't want to accept our brno pass. The zoo is not very maintained comparing with other zoos I just visited in Europe. There were almost no staff around, the map was a drawing in the local langauge so we had to try to figure out the small picture that was given to us how to explore. The zoo is big and has many paths so you will end up losing more time going back and forth trying to find your way not miss the animals, hence we lost 3 hours and still didn't managed to see a quarter of the animals as it was impossible to figure out where to go. The animals here seemed depressed and you couldn't interact with any of them as like the zoo in Salzburg where you could feed the bunnies and pet the red panda etc. Here the red panda was very far away in the forest and you couldn't even get close to their places. Also they use a lot of cages with electric shock and very small places. I have been in may zoos but here you could tell there is animal abuse. I would reccomend the one in salzburg for those who want to interact with animals.
Ferial Hussein — Google review
Shops and restaurants closed, dogsh#t everywhere, cracked safety glasses (felt very unsafe especially lion enclosure), animals looked not happy at all and lot's of empty enclosures. Not recommended at all. Only positive what I can say is there is plenty of toilets free of charge.
Beáta Farkas — Google review
Really nice ZOO, be prepared for uphill and downhill walking. Also check parking places because there is virtually no parking space directly in front of entrance. Generally really pleasant trip also with kids.
Stefan Novak — Google review
Very nice zoo with a good variety in animals. Nice layout too, but it is quite the hike up the hill, however there's a train that you can get on to get up the hill if you're not up for the walk
wouter akker — Google review
A nice Zoo, decent variety of animals, although one can still feel the communists architecture vibes from most enclosures. Definitely better than Zlín, not nearly as great as Prague.
Ondřej Řepík — Google review
Nice ZOO, quite large, with various kinds of animals. Sometimes the terrain is difficult & a bit chaotic. Also, quite a few pavilions were under construction or closed. Area can look a bit uncared for. We couldn’t find a sea lion either. There are many places offered to park your car for free but it is usually occupied, especially the one right in-front of the entrance which is like for 18 cars only. However, overall we had a nice experience and spent a very nice time here. :-)
The Lužánky Park is a large and historic public park in the city of Brno, Czech Republic. It features numerous fountains, monuments and sculptures, as well as athletic amenities. The park is a great location to take a break between sightseeing and enjoy the nature and peaceful environment.
It's a good place to organize friendly and noiseless party especially during the summer. You will have access to some facilities but you will likely have to book ahead.
Bature Jonathan — Google review
This is the best park in Brno. It is very cozy and has incredibly beautiful nature. A great place for picnics with friends or walks with the family. There are many different birds, squirrels are common and there is a nice pond with ducks.
The park can be visited at any time of the year.
Vlada Park — Google review
Calming, energizing and stunning. Visit if needing a brake.
Adam Slíva — Google review
The oldest park in the country, this one is spacious and comes with trails, running trails, a playground, statues, cafes, and more. It’s a peaceful place with plenty of shade!
Austin Graff — Google review
This is a beautiful green area in the middle of Brno. This park is big and has many roads to make every visit unique. I like sitting there on a bench for reading; it can be as peaceful as one looks for.
Mary Mojica — Google review
The biggest park in city center. There are free public toilets close to the tram stop and un the big building. You can get a good coffee in that building too. Several playgrounds. Ideal for a picnic, you can also rent an outdoor grill. Secret tip: check out the animals: there are pigs and rabbits (close to the toilets).
Martina Aster Kyjakova — Google review
A beautiful park close to the city centre. A little stream running through it. Squirrels, small birds. A handful of rabbits and budgies in the cages as well as a pig, public toilets (a corner near Pionýrská). Great for babies, runners, yoga and picnic. Very basic refreshments as well, children playground and water playground. In the centre a club activities building with a café.
Veronika Šedovičová — Google review
Its the oldest park in Brno. You can do loads of stuff including barbeque, volleyball, tennis or just drinking.
I always come here for a walk.
Liang Jian Zhang — Google review
This is a nice, clean and calm park. Lot of colourful plants in the park during autumn. There are places for children and for exercising. There is a small lake in one corner. Ideal for nature lovers, jogging and watching sky.
Satyendra Mondal — Google review
Very big park, with probably everything you can wish for. Very comfortable for just walking and chatting.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
Awesome park in center of Brno. Its big and clean. There is a BBQ grill machine too which you can reserve online. There are also beer bars at the end corner of the park. Park always feels alive as there is always something happening there.
Sanjay Karki — Google review
Romantic place, charming and well maintained. Old trees have spirits there!
A Vanek (Creativepeoplecz) — Google review
Great city park, very pleasant to go around all year long. During summer there are lots of people hanging out, many good places to sit and have a picnic, or play something. During winter is looks gorgeous when it snows!
Gabriel Marques da Rocha — Google review
Sure it's a nice park, green an all. There could be more toilets. Cool squirrels.
Zoltan Foldi — Google review
Many paths criss-crossing the park. Plenty seating and space to walk and jog.
Cedric Tutt — Google review
A wonderful place for a relaxing holiday. I often walk around with a glass of coffee. The whole world will wait while you rest in this park. There is also a boar there. Lots of dogs and good atmosphere. I met squirrels there, very picturesque, I recommend.
The farmers' market in the town square is a popular place to buy local farm produce. The market features booths selling fruits, vegetables, and other goods from local farms. The square is also home to a beautiful Baroque fountain called Parnas.
Daily market. Fresh vegetables and fruits available.
Addition pro : public toilet free and open during market hours.
Basia Orchowska — Google review
No better place to be during the Xmas season than there. The stalls, the Xmas tree, the atmosphere, it's getting you right away in the right Xmas mood.
Rudi Van Arend — Google review
Nice smells and colours, good fresh produce. Be ready with a pen and paper for the person to write down the amount if you don't speak Czech.
Jacky V. — Google review
It is a vegetable & fruit market. The market has been in use since 1190.
You rarely found street vendor selling vegitable and fruits, but here they are.
It is a great place to experience Czech culture and to sample some of the local produce.
You will see a fountain in the centre of the market where you can sit and relax.
Nimesh Dedhia — Google review
I love this place. Small square but lively all year round. In the summer is there many folding sunbeds. You can buy beer or v wine in the stands. Nice place for relaxing. In the winter is there nice and romantic Christmas Market. And during the year few small festivals.
OldRich War — Google review
A wide square that just started hosting Christmas market when we were there. It's a nice point of meeting of locals and is always alive with activity, even now.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
I liked it!
Produce looks very fresh and colourful. Good prices.
Some strange shaped vegetables too.
Just re-visited today. Bought some beautiful sweet black grapes. I really like this small but colorful market.
Clive .L — Google review
A nice vegetable market around Parnas Fountain,
Dr. Hani Hossni — Google review
Nice place, it hosts vegetable market in summers, Christmas market in winter and stays calm, peaceful other time. Amazing restaurant around it, accessible from zelny trh stop, walkable from silingrovo namesti, Petrov hill
Shariq Khan — Google review
A very nice place - during the day fresh and yummy veggies and fruits, in the evening wine or beer, a good place to meet with people. And underneath - an awesome underground tour to better understand the history of Brno.
Zelný trh is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and some very interesting and beautiful buildings.
Natalia Malanowska — Google review
Very nice and colorful market reminds old times, fruits is amazing , flowers and vegetables, but you will have a human experience looking at people smiles!!
The Museum of Romani Culture in Brno is dedicated to the history and culture of the Roma people. It features a variety of exhibits on the Roma people, their history and culture, as well as their traditional crafts. The museum also hosts a variety of public events.
Well-executed, interactive and informative museum. The information on the wall is in Czech, but booklets are available in German and English. I enjoyed the exhibition, it gives a throughout explanation of the origin, history and lifestyle of Romani culture.
JM Chang — Google review
An astonishingly intriguing place full of mysteries about one of the most poorly-known and understood cultures. All the four sections provide valuable and unforgettable insights into the culture that is so often misinterpreted.
Richy Brooks — Google review
One of the best museums I've seen in the Czech republic, but, yes, it's in an area that is "not that nice" in the sense that it's poor and populated by a lot of gipsies. My Airbnb was very close by and in my week in Brno it did feel at times a bit too roudy. The reason the museum is in this area is to raise awareness and some of the proceeds go to children of the area. The dudes who showed me around were Rromani as well and, of course, they were the nicest guys, even if, the guy selling the tickets looked like a Bulibasha :)) No, seriously, the guys were great and the curation of the museum is EXCEPTIONAL!
They have an audio guide basically telling the story, it is surprisingly unbiased and sticks very closely to facts. I used my own knowledge as Romanian to gauge any bias and, I will admit, there is zero when it comes to portraying the gipsies in the Danubian Principalities and Transylvania so I'm pretty sure the rest of the narrative is correct, I personally felt enriched by the info
In terms of exhibits, don't expect much, it's one of those modern museums that relies more on story telling and providing an experience than showing you lifeless objects. Nonetheless, there are some cool examples of Rromani art
I ended up staying close to two hours here and I must say it blew my mind. Hard to say I learned anything new since I already knew most of it, but to see such a place depicting the story of these people with such grace was an inspiration. I only wish Romania, who was an active part in the Holocaust, would allow something similar
10/10 recommended, if in Brno as a tourist be sure to visit. Sadly when I was there, I was alone for close to two hours, this needs to be more popular
Klaus Wanderer — Google review
Excellent museum about Roma culture and history. Lots of objects and stories which will lead you as a visitor to a history of culture, persecution, and resilience of an often misunderstood community. Very interesting to read about linguistic similarities with Hindu/Bengali and the origins of Roma being referred to as Egyptians or Gypsy's. Museum is also based in a neighborhood near the community. Apparently the neighborhood has a bit of a reputation but I felt very safe and welcome.
More information could be provided in English, since without th booklet I received it would have been difficult to read much since almost all the signs are in Czech.
R M — Google review
I think this is the most interesting museum in Brno which is definitely worth the short trip from the city centre. Not only you learn some new things about Roma culture and history but you also support the community. The exhibition is colourfull, narrative, interactive and is tailored both for adults and kids.
Michal Krčál — Google review
Loved it! Very informative and sensitive
Annie Dinh — Google review
Though it gets a little long toward the end of the museum in the post-WWII section, the early parts of the museum are wonderfully curated. For a people who have been repeatedly shat on, the information and displays remain incredibly unbiased and simply state facts.
Provides behind-the-scenes looks and insights into the state of being the outsider or other. A museum not to be missed and easily the best thing in Brno.
Saint “Fu” — Google review
Absolutely worth a visit. This is a small museum which packs in a lot of information and interesting artifacts in a modern, accessible format. Everything is in Czech, but there's an English (or German) dial-by-numbers audio guide with 70+ entries.
The Stiassny Villa is an important Modernist architectural landmark in Brno that was designed by Ernst Wiesner in 1927. The sleek, purist design is a key influence on the Viennese style of Modernism and features simple straight edges and lines. The villa sits on a large plot next to a garden and has been home to several figures in Czech history, including the Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
From the first sight it’s usual everyday normal building. But if you explore more, you will see some genius details of its construction and landscape positioning of all the pieces of villa.
It’s not only house itself, it’s all inside this territory. Greenhouses, lecture building, pool, gardener’s house and garages are harmonically places in this territory to fulfill picture of villa.
Just experience it once and you may feel it.
Alexander Shuturmynskyi — Google review
Nice place with history, but most valuable thing was guide with wide range of knowledge about architecture in Brno. Worth every penny!
Ale? Hlad?lek — Google review
Very beautiful architecture and a nice garden. We did not take the tour, but we highly recommend to do so
Alexander Pichler — Google review
Beautiful Villa from the end of the 1920‘s! The Inside was designed by the wishes if the owners so that it is not comparable to e.g. Villa Tugendhat. The guide is in Czech, but there is a handout in German and English available.
Freia Christine Fahrenholtz — Google review
Bigger and better than Villa Tugendhat. But seriously, it's a beautifully maintained villa in a beautifully maintained villa area in Brno.
The guide was extremely thorough and they also offer tours of the neighborhood as well.
Well worth the time and the money
Joanna McKeogh — Google review
Not as famous as Villa Tugendhat, yet Villa Stiassni impress with enormous garden and view from the top. Architecturally interesting history, especially as it comes to interior. Definitely worth to see!
Adriana Silwanowicz — Google review
Beautiful place, rich in information and historical insights. The garden in itself is well worth visiting. Great weekend trip.
Gabriela Sládková — Google review
Amazing place. Great tour.
Jan Němec — Google review
A unique building that combines purism (a more relaxed form of functionalism if you will), with historicizing interiors. Ernst Wiesner designed the building and the surroundings, while miss Stiassni invited Franz Wilfert to finish the interiors in a castle/palace-like style. Nowhere would you find such a fascinating combinations of the two styles. The renovation went very well. Due to many paintings of Hermine Stiassni, we know quite precisely what it looked like. This villa is not that well known like Tugendhat but it might be even more interesting. It is definitely a larger complex. Definitely worth visiting!
Martin Večeřa — Google review
We had a great tour around this interesting architectural villa.There is loads of free parking nearby. The gardens are not well maintained so wouldn't recommend paying extra for them. Price seemed a bit steep compared to other attractions in Brno.