Brno

[kokpit]

Brno (366 000 inhab.) represents the centre of the province of Moravia, one of the historic lands of the Czech Crown. It is situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes which have joined the North and South European civilizations for centuries.

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The second largest town in the country and Moravia traditional capital, Brno was also the historic seat of the Přemyslid dynasty. King Wenceslas I awarded Brno municipal status as early as 1243.

The city’s skyline is dominated by the Špilberk castle, where an early-Gothic palace with two chapels is still standing. Later on, the castle was converted into a baroque fortress, and in the 19th century, it became known as the infamous “Jail of Nations”. The Petrov hill is topped by the Gothic cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Old Town City Hall portal was built, featuring a late Gothic peculiarity – a crooked pinnacle. Worth at least a brief mention are other historical buildings – the monastery and convent buildings of religious orders, the Parnas fountain in the Baroque-naturalist style, the bishop’s court, the Renaissance palace of the Lords of Lipá and Kunštát, church of St. Jakub (James), and the Hausperg Palace, nowadays the seat of the Goose on a String Theater.

Look towards Peter and Paul Cathedral, about 1920
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Brno is also a major center of modern architecture. The late-19th century Klein Palace was among the first structures built with modern technology (cast iron features, flushable toilets); the Mahen Theater was the first theater in the country to use electricity throughout the building. Among other prominent buildings are Art Nouveau, early modernist and functionalist structures. German architect Mies van der Rohe’s 1929 villa Tugendhat is an outstanding example of functionalist architecture and a milestone in the development of modern architecture worldwide. Among other modernist landmarks is the Brno Exhibition Center, whose set of buildings (built over the period of forty years, from 1930s to 1960s) makes up a harmonious whole; over 50 fairs and exhibitions take place here annually.

Villa Tugendhat on UNESCO's World Heritage List
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website

towards Petrov


Old town hall
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symbols of the city: dragon or crocodile (for people in Middle Ages the same) and the wheel
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The Cabbage square and Imos
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Capuchin cloister


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This house is dubbed "at four dullards" :-)
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Janáček and to him dedicated theater
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Augustinian Monastery and Basilica of the Assuption of the Virgin Mary - the oldest part of Brno


Moravian gallery
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Inside one of Brno churches


Fair trades
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Mahen theater
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virtual tour

Špilberk castle


Constitucional Court
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[kokpit]

nice tram ride videos from Brno


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivFA-yCTG8o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpYt2v-HQvU

[geoff189d]

A most attractive city. Parts of it look like a smaller version of Vienna.

[trup_tu_tupta14]

Sliczne miasto. Nie spodziewałem się, że w Czechach oprucz Pragi sa jeszcze inne tak piękne miejsca

[Irish Blood English Heart]

I worked there for 2 months in 2005, hopefully I will have the chance again when I move to Praha.

[Ataman]

I am jealous you have a better second city than we do.

-Ataman

[kokpit]

nice vid of Brno

[HiRazor]

Really nice video.

I was in Brno yesterday and once again was surprised how beautiful the city actually is. I think Brno's reputation really suffers from being in the shadow of Prague. But to be not-as-beautiful-as-Prague is far from being ugly. In fact it is one of the most beautiful larger cities in CE.

[Kese]

A very nice city.

[fishfanger]

[Bogdan BMB]

[Bogdan BMB]

Can someone give me a link for Prague? (photothread)

[Qwert]

Originally Posted by Bogdan BMB

Can someone give me a link for Prague? (photothread)

Here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1061305

[Bogdan BMB]

Thx

[cafin]

Zajímavé krásy Brna :-)
http://www.brno.me/beauties.html

[Dukecz]

Brno wallpaper full hd

[Czech Norris]

nice find.. there is also the same picture in 16:10 format: http://airshots.cz/wallpapers/01_air...paper16x10.jpg

[Dukecz]

church in Brno with photoshop
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/o...l/25022518.jpg

Dam in Brno and Hotel Santon ***




Castle Veveří



famous and one of the biggest firework competition in Europe at Brno dam called ignis Brunensis begin every year.
This show visit over 200 000 people



Boat trips



Masaryk Circuit / Brno circuit
The World Touring Car Championship, Formula Two, FIA GT1, MotoGP and Superbike World Championship are its current five world events.



Villa Tugendhat-living room
is considered a masterpiece, designed by the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Built between the years 1928-1930 in Brno
the villa soon became an icon of modern architecture.
Villa Tugendhat was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. its unesco holder of 4th rank of modern buildings in the world.
now is U/c


beer Starobrno


Hc Kometa Brno is ice hockey club with 11 Czechoslovak league titles
Kometa Brno have the best fans in Europe in this sport.
Every match is sell-out like Nhl :P of course we have smaller arena but with better atmosphere i think.

[User04]

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[Dukecz]

new golf field in Brno country.
with hotel...good restaurant,wi-fi..etc


Park Lužanky in centrum is oldest park in Czech rep.