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What to do and see in Brno, Moravia: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
The charms of the Czech Republic's second-largest city may not be immediate, but spend a few days in this Moravian town and Brno's vibrant, authentic Czech ambiance will win you over. It's a fine way to experience Czech life without the teeming herds of tourists that visit Prague. Art Nouveau, Empire and Neoclassical buildings stand in the bar- and restaurant-packed old city center. Leafy parks abound. Be sure to get a photo with a local landmark, the suspiciously crocodilian Brno Dragon statue.
Restaurants in Brno
1. BrainFAQ
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Did you love the escape the room computer games and did you dream of being in the room physically, to touch everything with your own hands? The time has now arrived and you can enjoy a real escape game, BrainFAQ, in Brno! Come to enjoy an unconventional afternoon with your family, your badminton team or your high-school classmates - we can guarantee you that BrainFAQ will knock your socks off. Our rooms wil make you use not only your logical thinking, but a bit of creativity and commom sense as well. You will be a part of strong stories in BrainFAQ escape games. If you expect just finding the codes and opening the locks, that's not what you get. Our fascinating mechanisms and technical solutions will really make you think. So properly choose your team and book a game. Every point of view counts. We are looking forward to see you. Attention: We open only when you have a prebooked game. You want to play today? Call us on the phone. We will try our best to make it real. You want to play tommorow or later? Book your game via booking form on our website.
Reviewed By 680rastislavr
The game was great, me and my team had a lot of fun, the support team was helpful when we got stuck on one riddle, the whole game was well thought through and I liked technical aspects of some riddles, it was really cool :)
2. Vila Stiassni
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By UGM_BRNO - Brno, Czech Republic
I was lucky being invited to visit this Brno villa designed by Ernst Wiesner while rooms were full of flowers arranged by contemporary floral designers. One more thing attracted my attention - the fashion parade - hommage to Elsa Schiaparelli. My friend and me had our hats on as well and we applauded to beautiful ladies and their creations. We had enjoyed the inspiring moments and wish you to have the fall of grace too.
3. Free Walking Tour Brno - MyTourBrno
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Updates and current COVID-SCHEDULE available on webpage. Usually (check the schedule) daily Tours from May to Sep at 11 AM. Almost all year also on Saturdays. Meeting point: Freedom Square - next to the big black clock (bullet). No booking required, just come and enjoy! Throughout all year there are tours on demand for 5+ guests. Drop us a line and we are happy to organize a tour for you. There might be a group for you to join :-) MyTourBrno helps its guests to experience Brno the best way possible. Therefore you can visit several Walking Tours within the city (available in different languages) as well as attend some of our special events. We are looking forward to see you in this awesome city! You'll always find the latest news on Facebook or on our Webpage. CONCEPT OF A FREE TOUR There is no fixed price and the tours are completely tip-based. We are NOT sponsored by anyone and all guides work for voluntary tips only. So, in the end you decide how much it was worth to you ;-)
4. Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
This neo-Gothic cathedral is famous for the bells that always ring noon at 11 A.M., a tradition that dates back to a 1645 siege by the Swedes.
Reviewed By thejonpage - London, United Kingdom
1. Having occupied the hilltop at the southern corner of Brno and with both towers open to the public (requires ticket), the cathedral offers a magnificent view to the city (only the Spilberk Castle’s watchtower offers a more comprehensive outlook in this respect, having occupied another hill more overlooking to the whole city). 2. The church dates back to the 11th century but the main building and artistic elements are developed much later. The interior is built by the 18th-century Baroque architect, M Grimm. 3. Having finished the main halls, you’ll realize you can’t find the entrance to the towers. For to reach that entrance you’ll have to brace the snow again – enter through a side-gate outside. Ticket office to both the towers and treasury to be found mid-way as you walk up the stairs. 4. It is not uncommon for cathedrals to showcase their treasury. And it is even more strategic to include it as part of your tower ticket. 5. As you go up the flights of stairs, exhibition boards will tell you how the church comes into its being, how the bells are to be used three times a day to indicate the prayer times, the shortening of the southern tower to make the two equally attractive, and so on. 6. And then the same boards appear again and again repeating themselves on the top decks. So that you’ll not be excused to miss a single detail. 7. After you’ve visited one of the towers, go through the door to reach the opposite side. The corridor can be in complete darkness if the doors on both sides are closed. 8. On both sides of the corridor there is a trick step to punish the hasty and those with Vitamin-A Deficiency. ‘Be careful’. 1. Having occupied the hilltop at the southern corner of Brno and with both towers open to the public (requires ticket), the cathedral offers a magnificent view to the city (only the Spilberk Castle’s watchtower offers a more comprehensive outlook in this respect, having occupied another hill more overlooking to the whole city). 2. The church dates back to the 11th century but the main building and artistic elements are developed much later. The interior is built by the 18th-century Baroque architect, M Grimm. 3. Having finished the main halls, you’ll realize you can’t find the entrance to the towers. For to reach that entrance you’ll have to brace the snow again – enter through a side-gate outside. Ticket office to both the towers and treasury to be found mid-way as you walk up the stairs. 4. It is not uncommon for cathedrals to showcase their treasury. And it is even more strategic to include it as part of your tower ticket. 5. As you go up the flights of stairs, exhibition boards will tell you how the church comes into its being, how the bells are to be used three times a day to indicate the prayer times, the shortening of the southern tower to make the two equally attractive, and so on. 6. And then the same boards appear again and again repeating themselves on the top decks. So that you’ll not be excused to miss a single detail. 7. After you’ve visited one of the towers, go through the door to reach the opposite side. The corridor can be in complete darkness if the doors on both sides are closed. 8. On both sides of the corridor there is a trick step to punish the hasty and those with Vitamin-A Deficiency. ‘Be careful’. ~master jonjon
5. St. Jacob's Church
6. Villa Tugendhat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 670 reviews
This modernist landmark is an outstanding example of the international architectural style that flourished in 1920s Europe.
Reviewed By MacAli61 - Brno, Czech Republic
The Villa of Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, designed by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and built in 1929–1930, is a monument of modern architecture, and is the only example of modern architecture in the Czech Republic inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
7. Moravian Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Six centuries of European art plus works from Czech artists of the 20th century are part of the Gallery's permanent collection.
Reviewed By UGM_BRNO - Brno, Czech Republic
My life would not be complete without beauty. I am a fan of the community called Friends of the \Moravian Gallery and that is why I was inviited to stroll throughout the renewed exhibition named "Brno a Suburb of Vienna". You have my word that you will get excited. Artefacts presented are of many types: paintings,statues, pieces of period furniture, porcelain, textiles and jewellery too. My favourite part of the exhibition is the mirror maze. Do not forget your camera having the flash off, please. Enjoy every moment and repeat your visit as many times as you wish, the entry is free of charge.
8. Capuchin Monastery and Vault
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By johnbO9153FM
Well documented in several languages, interesting historical facts and anecdotes in a very respectful and sobering setting.
9. Jurkovic Villa
10. Brno Technical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Siemi_1 - Ens, The Netherlands
One of the reasons to come back to Brno was that we missed this museum last time. We looked this museum a lot. There are many different exhibitions. Of course we liked the cars. Both the Lada's were a trip down memory lane for me. My best friends dad used to have a Lada shop. Since I work in IT, the old computer stuff was great to see. The old game Room was a trip down memory lane as well. The bottom floor, with the open turbines and aircraft engines was interesting to see as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful, however, they are only able to speak Czech. That's something which applies to the whole museum. It's focus is strictly czech. As a result of which there is a huge exhibition about the Czech history and the falling off the iron curtain. I rated it the maximum of 5 stars, even when there are some drawbacks for foreigners. What didn't catch my interest is surely interesting for others. The game Room could have been a bit more hands on. It would be so nice of there were a few arcades from the past. The experimental centre at the top floor really needs English information. Luckily I paid attention at school and could explain some to my son. We spent around 3,5 hours in here on a hot day. It is advisable to go on a less hot day, since it is a pity to spent such day inside and the airco inside can't deal with such heat. All in all, very nice experience.
