Brno's Old Town: Visitors will want to stay near or in Brno's Old Town. This area is contained enough to walk without taking public transportation, and there is lots to see and do. Churches, government buildings, palaces, castles, parks, and museums await Brno's guests. In addition, the Capuchin Monastery's catacombs are open to those who aren't squeamish.
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Spilberk Castle in Brno: Spilberk Castle, a longtime lookout for Brno, now holds the Brno City Museum. The Baroque-style castle's fortifications are testaments to its role in Austro-Hungarian military efforts. Many famous prisoners have been held at Spilberk over the centuries. The prisons at Spilberk were used even during WWII by Germans to hold Czech nationals.
Brno's Villa Tugendhat: This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by Mies van der Rohe and has been completely refurbished since its construction in the 1930's. The architecture, a masterpiece of Functionalism, is complemented by furniture original to the house. Even the landscaping was integral to the villa's design. Visitors will be delighted with the harmonious balance of elements at Tugendhat.
Festivals and Events in Brno: Brno is host to trade fairs throughout the year. In addition, the Janacek Music Festival is held in June, and the Brno International Music Festival is held later in the fall - September and October. In September, Brno holds a wine festival to celebrate the wines of Moravia. The Motorcycle Grand Prix is held in August.
Brno's Significance: Brno was the birthplace of Milan Kundera, who wrote The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, was also born there in 1822. Brno, while it still contains much of its old-world charm, has, since the 18th century, been a forward-looking city that has embraced modern technologies.
