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Brno
Eastern Europe and the Balkans · Czechia
Did you know?
- An ossuary lies beneath the Church of Saint James.
- Castles here include Špilberk, Veveří and Líšeň.
- Locals call a tram a šalina.
See also
Olomouc
Czechia49.59°N 17.25°E · 219 m
Overview
Brno combines castles and a large historic center with a lively student atmosphere. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and underground sights offer contrasting ways to explore.
Languages: Czech, Slovak
Overview
Brno is the major city of Moravia and the second-largest in the Czech Republic, with over 400,000 residents. It was founded around 1000 AD and served as the capital of Moravia until 1948. The city boasts a rich history, three castles (Špilberk, Veveří, Líšeň), and a large historic preservation zone. With about 89,000 university students, it has a vibrant, youthful atmosphere. Key attractions include the Brno Underground (second largest ossuary in Europe), the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, and
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Places to know
A few starting points from the guide. Check current hours and prices before you go.
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Best Kebap
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Bistro Bastardo
Authentic, delicious, decently-priced Mexican food (tacos, pozole soup).
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Carmel Divadelní
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Cattani
Fresh pasta, good wine selection. Has two branches, both close to city centre.
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Cha-Cha
Delicious Caucasion dishes (mostly Georgian), a good selection of wines from the Caucasus, Czech beer on tap.
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Na Švábce
Czech cuisine, good Pilsner beer and daily menu even during weekend.
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Oaza
Cheap vegetarian/vegan dishes.
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Pegas brewery
Goulash, roasted ribs, pickled cheese and many other "go-with-beer" courses. Self made beer.
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Before you go
Connectivity
4G from all carriers; 5G patchy. Free Wi-Fi in many cafes.
Culture
Brno is a student city with many pubs and cultural events. The local dialect calls the tram 'šalina'.
Food
Try Starobrno beer, Kofola, and smažený sýr. A meal and drink can cost around €7.
Money
ATMs at fio banka, KB, and Raiffeisenbank in the city centre do not charge withdrawal fees. Credit cards are widely accepted, but some smaller establishments may be cash-only.
Safety
Avoid the main train station and Cejl district after dark due to pickpockets and unsavoury characters.
Tipping
Tipping 10% is customary in restaurants; round up at pubs.
Transport
Public transport tickets cost 20 Kč (15 min) or 25 Kč (60 min). The Beep&Go contactless system caps daily fare at 90 Kč. Night buses run every 30-60 min from the main station.
Weather
Best visited May-September for warm weather and festivals. The Ignis Brunensis fireworks run late May-early June.