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Castle(Hrad) Spilberk:.On the top of the hill W from the old Brno. Open
Tu-Su 9-18:00 (Jun-Sep), 9-17:00 (Oct-May). Entry fee 20kc, st-10kc, English guided tour 10kc/p(need min. 10) If you are less than 10, just wait
and look for other foriegn travelers. Gothic style built by Pfemysl
Otakar II in 13C. Once used as a prison, now houses a museum.
Current exposition 'Jail of Nations' on Spilberk's past criminal
and political prisoners. The Castle Casemates are open daily
9-18:00. |
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Capucin Church Kapucinske nam.
M-Sa9-12, 14-16:30, Su11-11:45,14-16:30 Entry:40kc St.20kc The main attraction is the collection of exposed
mummified bodies on show in the crypt. To entrance follow the
sign KRYPTA |
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Stara Radnice (Old City
Hall) and Svodody nam(main square): The
tower dates from 13C, but the more impressive Gothic portal was
added in 1510-11. |
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 Cathedral of St Peter & Paul Petrov Hill The
black spires are visible from everywhere in the city. Gothic
style, built in 12th C, rebuilt, baroque style, in early 18th
C, rebuilt again early 20th C in neo Gothic style. Crypt Exhibition
M-Sa11-18, Su13-18:00 Entey:10kc, St 7kc.
Tower 124 step M-Sa11-18, Su13-18:00
Entey:20kc, St 15kc. |
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House of Art Malinovskeho nam 2 Tu-Su 10-18 Entry fee:30kc, St15kc, free on
Wed. Changing exhibitions, supposed to be one of the
best art galleries in the Czech Republic but seemed badly maintained
when we visited. .Rec. |
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 Cabbage Market Zelni trh M-F Early morning until 17/18:00 Many
fruit and veg. stalls in the square. Has a local atmosphere.
The open air cafes around the square are a pleasant place to
have a coffee or pivo. |
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Museum of Applied Art Moravske Galerie v Brne, Husova 18. W, F-Su 10-18:00,
Th 10-19:00, Entry
fee:60kc, St 30kc, free on 1st Friday of month. |
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Basilika Nanebevzeti Panny
Marie: Mendlovo nam 1, M-Sa17-19,
Su7-12,17-19:00. It has a oldest wooden icon, black Madonna,
13th C. The interior is beautifully painted. |
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Mendelianum: Mendlovo nam 1a, M-F8-17:00 SaSu9-18, comemorating
Mendel's work. Entry
8kc/st-4kc |
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Moravsky Kras - 20km
from Brno.There are many caves around this area. The most famous
one is Punkovi Caves, in which people enjoy the cave by
boat. Need reservation T0506-418602 Entry fee: Sep-Jun 50kc/st-16, Jul-Aug 70/st-25kc Tours
maybe full in high season so go early. Underground caves full
of impressive stalactites & stalagmites. Tours through the
cave include a 1km walk and a short boat ride.
Other caves do not need any reservation. Openning hour varies.
8-16:00. Entry 30-40kc
Access: train to Blansko30min. - 6:50,9:50,10:55 then
Bus from Blansko to Skalni Mlyn - 7:40, 9:35, 11:40
To return Skalni Mlyn - Blansko 12, 15:20, 17 then Train Blansko-Brno
- 12:30, 15:56, 17:58 |
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Olomouc: The small historic town of Olomouc is 1 and a
half hours by bus or train from Brno. There are regular services
throughout the day. Last train from Olomouc is 20:21 arr at Brno
22:03 Train 110km 72kc |
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