Brno

Brno Underground

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The Brno Underground, open in three easily accessible parts, attracts those interested in looking under the streets and squares. The largest is the Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market, historically the oldest public space in the city, with an interesting guided tour. During the tour you’ll also get to peek in at the Mint Master’s Cellar under the Dominican Square and the Ossuary under St. James’ Church. This is the largest ossuary in the Czech Republic and the second largest in Europe and has the bones of more than 50 thousand deceased. Another highlight is the tour of the modern collectors, i.e. tunnels that are used for the utilities networks.

Open:

Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market: year round, Tues - Sun 9:00-18:00

Ossuary, Mint Master’s Cellar: year round Tues – Sun 9:30-18:00

Contact:

Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market

Zelný trh 21

+420 542 212 892

labyrint@ticbrno.cz

Mint Master’s Cellar

Dominikánské nám. 1 (entry from Panenská Street)

+420 602 128 124

mincmistr@ticbrno.cz

Ossuary under St. James’ Church

Jakubské nám.

+420 515 919 793

kostnice@ticbrno.cz

www.ticbrno.cz

Špilberk Castle

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This royal castle dating from the 13th century and reconstructed during the 17th and 18th centuries into a baroque fort, was the most famous prison in the Hapsburg monarchy and called the “gaol of nations”. Nowadays it houses the Brno City Museum with exhibitions on the history of the castle and the city and occasional art exhibitions. The casemates are also open to the public – dark rooms in the battlements originally used as a shelter for the soldiers, later as a prison for the most hardened criminals. The castle also holds outdoor cultural events. The castle is surrounded by an extensive park with views of the city.

Open: casemates, observation tower: summer season (1. 5. – 30. 9.) daily 10:00-18:00;

Winter season (1. 10.–30. 4.) Tues - Sun 9:00 - 17:00

Exhibitions: summer season (1. 5.–30. 9.) Tues - Sun 10:00-18:00;

winter season (1.10.–30. 4.) Wed - Sun 9:00 - 17:00

Vila Tugendhat

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This Functionalist villa built for the Tugendhats has an original room layout and unique technology and is the work of the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It was built in the 1930’s and was entered on the UNESCO List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 2001. There is a great deal of interest in the tours of the interiors making it necessary to make a reservation in advance, the gardens, though, can be visited without a reservation.

Open: daily except Mondays 10:00-18:00

(reservation necessary)