Tourist Attractions in Brno

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Brno

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About Brno

More than one warlord has broken his teeth against Brno’s sturdy walls in the past. The Hussites, Swedes, Turks and the Prussian army tested the city’s strength. Only the cunning Napoleon did not lay siege to the bastions in vain, but simply ordered to blow up the strong ring of defensive walls. Today, a ring road runs along the site of the former fortifications.

Brno is surrounded by a picturesque green plain, in which medieval castles are lost. And in the city itself a tourist will definitely have something to occupy his time: the ancient squares and quarters beckon to look round the corner, make another turn and get off the planned route. The city’s cathedrals still remember the melodious chants of past centuries. Their eerie crypts, as before, are full of dark secrets.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Brno

Špilberk Castle

 4.6/5

13829 reviews

The castle was built in the 13th century and first served as the residence of kings and margraves. By the 17th century, it began to acquire Baroque features and to lose its Gothic appearance. During the Austrian monarchy, a prison for dangerous criminals was organised on the territory of Spilberk. The gloomy prison operated until the middle of the XIX century. It became “famous” as the most severe prison of the Austrian Empire. Nowadays, the castle houses the exposition of the city museum.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Villa Tugendhat

 4.7/5

4547 reviews

A functionalist villa built by architect L. M. van der Rohe in the 1930s. He also worked on the interior design of the building. In 2001, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The villa was built of exotic materials with the use of advanced technology at that time, so its construction cost a decent amount of money. The owners of the building left the country in 1938, so over time it became the property of the city.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Náměstí Svobody

 4.6/5

12271 reviews

Freedom Square is the largest square in Brno and one of the oldest. It dates back to the 13th century. In the Middle Ages it was surrounded by the houses of wealthy citizens, which were rebuilt in the Neo-Renaissance style in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the middle of the square stands the Plague Column monument, erected in 1648 after Brno was liberated from Swedish troops and the threat of the plague epidemic was eliminated.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Zelný Trh

 4.6/5

4979 reviews

From the 13th century, the square was used for trading vegetables and poultry, which is why it got its name. Over time, it was surrounded by lavish palaces, but the bazaar continued to operate properly (it still exists today). In the centre of the square there is a baroque fountain “Parnassus” of the XVII century. The sculptural group depicts three civilisations: Greek, Persian and Babylonian. In the middle, Europe sits on a defeated dragon.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre

 4.7/5

2441 reviews

Brno Town Hall was built in 1240 in the Gothic style. Its appearance changed until 1935, with Baroque and Renaissance elements. The city council met in this building from the end of the XIV century. In the 20th century it moved to a new location. Today, the Town Hall houses Brno’s cultural centre, where exhibitions and events are held. Tourists are greeted at the entrance by locals in national costumes.

Open time

Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

 4.8/5

5631 reviews

A Catholic church in honour of the holy apostles. According to sources, it was founded in the XI-XII (XIII) centuries. It was first built in Romanesque style and then rebuilt several centuries later in neo-Gothic style. The interior of the cathedral is in the Baroque style. Two symmetrical towers 84 metres high were erected in the early XX century according to the project of A. Kirstein. The building is recognised as one of the most valuable architectural monuments of South Moravia.

Open time

Monday: 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Capuchin Monastery

 4.6/5

41 reviews

The monastery is located on the square of the same name, which at first glance will not attract the attention of a tourist. Only the Baroque monastery church is accessible, the other buildings are not easily accessible. Inside the monastery there is a crypt with the mummies of the first monks. The brothers were buried here in this form until the prohibition decree of Joif II Habsburg. Today the tomb is open to the public.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 4:45 PM

Kostel sv. Jakuba

 4.7/5

1345 reviews

The church was built in the 13th century in the Gothic style. In the XVI century, a Renaissance tower over 90 metres high was added. Not so long ago, the remains of more than 50 thousand people were discovered in the temple catacombs. The fact is that the local cemetery was filled in the Middle Ages and old bones were simply put under the slabs of the church to make room for new graves. Thus, over time, a large ossuary was formed.

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Technical museum

 4.6/5

3125 reviews

The museum features a collection of locally made vintage cars, rare clockworks, cameras, typewriters and other instruments. The museum also displays achievements of the aviation and computing industries. The collection is housed in 11 thematic halls and occupies quite an impressive area. The museum has a library, a lecture theatre and a science laboratory.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pražák Palace - Moravian Gallery

 4.5/5

390 reviews

The museum’s collection occupies as many as five buildings: the Pražukov and Mistrodřitel Palaces, the Jurković Villa, the J. Hoffmann House and another city mansion. The Moravian Gallery is considered the second most important gallery in the Czech Republic after the National Gallery in Prague. In addition to paintings, it exhibits arts and crafts: ceramics, textiles, glassware and other masterpieces created by Czech craftsmen.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Moravian Museum

 4.5/5

663 reviews

The museum was founded in 1817. Today it is the largest and oldest in Moravia. Its collection contains about 6 million specimens, which are housed in several buildings. The main exhibition is located in the 17th century baroque mansion, Dietrichstein Palace. It is famous for being a guest of royalty and for being the home of Field Marshal General M. I. Kutuzov for several days.

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Museum of Romani Culture

 4.4/5

196 reviews

A unique exhibition that tells about the culture and life of the Moravian Roma. The museum was opened in 2003 after 12 years of collecting exhibits from all over the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries for the future exhibition. It was made possible thanks to public funding and private donations from settled Brno Roma. The museum has a library with rare documents and books.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Brno Observatory and Planetarium

 4.8/5

1384 reviews

A science and entertainment complex designed to attract visitors’ attention to science and popularise natural history. The main focus is, of course, on the cosmos – its properties, mysteries, problems and prospects. The complex includes a large and small planetarium, an observatory equipped with modern telescopes, an “explorarium” and a viewing platform.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

VIDA! science center

 4.6/5

6507 reviews

A science and experimentation centre with lots of interesting things for adults and children. Visitors can conduct their own experiments with the help of exhibits and study natural phenomena and physical laws. Sometimes the centre hosts colourful shows where complex phenomena are explained in a playful way, but these shows are only in Czech.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Mahen Theatre

 4.8/5

2136 reviews

The building of the theatre stage was built in the late 19th century according to the project of Austrian masters G. Gellner and F. Fellner in a mixed style with elements of neo-Baroque, neo-Renaissance and neoclassicism. Electric lighting was installed in the theatre, which was a great luxury for those times. Today, the stage is used for dramatic performances and the Brno National Theatre company performs here.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

The National Theatre Brno - Janáček Theatre

 4.7/5

1856 reviews

Brno Opera House, founded in 1965. It was named in honour of a Czech composer. An architectural competition for the best design of the future theatre was held from 1910 to 1957. As a result, a laconic and functional project without any classical or baroque elements won the competition. The auditorium is designed for 1300 people. More than 20 ballet and opera premieres have taken place on the stage since its foundation.

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Moravian Karst

 4.8/5

5042 reviews

The karst massif is 25 kilometres long and 2 to 6 kilometres wide. There are more than 1000 caves on its territory, but only 4 of them are open to the public: Baltsarka, Punkwa, Stolbno-Szoszówska and Katarzyńska. This natural attraction is equally favoured by tourists and locals. Moravian Karst is one of the most impressive cave systems in the whole of Europe.

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Macocha Abyss

 4.8/5

5304 reviews

A natural monument in the vicinity of Brno in the Moravian Karst area. For a long time, the inhabitants of the city and surrounding villages believed that the abyss had no bottom at all, until the local monk Lazar Schopper descended into it at the beginning of the 18th century. But people still continued to tell dark stories about the place. The fault was formed by the collapse of the vaults of a large cave. Its length is about 180 metres and its maximum depth is 135 metres.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM

Veveří Castle

 4.4/5

6269 reviews

Medieval castle 13 kilometres from Brno, situated on a green promontory by the Brno reservoir. It is one of the oldest and largest in the whole of Bohemia. According to legend, the castle was founded in the 11th century by Conrad I of Brno. The structure survived several sieges and rebuildings. During the Second World War it was destroyed during the fighting. Large-scale reconstruction began in the 21st century.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Špilberk Castle

 4.6/5

13829 reviews

The family estate of the noble Pernštejn family, located about 40 kilometres from Brno on a rocky hill. The family lived here until the end of the 16th century. The building was erected in the 13th century in the Gothic style. Over the following centuries, it was slightly modified. Today tourists see the castle of the XVI century. In the past, it was often used as a film set for historical films.

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Slavkov Castle

 4.6/5

4290 reviews

The castle’s second name is Austerlitz, after the city known since the Napoleonic Wars. The very first structure stood on the site of a Baroque palace back in the 13th century. Then it was remodelled in the Renaissance style, but only by the beginning of the 19th century it acquired the features of a graceful and sumptuous Baroque. It was in Slavkov in 1805 that France and Austria signed an agreement after the defeated (primarily for the Russian Empire) Battle of Austerlitz.

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Leoš Janáček's Grave

 5/5

3 reviews

A memorial complex dedicated to the numerous victims of the Battle of Austerlitz. The main object of the composition is the Peace Mound, which is located on the battlefield and rises above the surrounding landscape. The monument has the form of a mound. On its top there is a cross, and on the edges there are figures with shields symbolising the countries participating in the battle. Inside the mound there is a chapel and a crypt.

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Brno Zoo

 4.2/5

13209 reviews

The menagerie was established in Brno in 1937. In 1953 it moved to its present location. More than 300 animal species (1500 thousand animals) live in the zoo. The number of guests is growing as the animals give birth to offspring. The local collection of birds and reptiles deserves special attention. For children there is a mini-zoo with piglets, goats and petting rabbits.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lužánky Park

 4.7/5

8351 reviews

The park is located near the historical centre of Brno. It has been known as the “Jesuit Garden” since the 16th century, as this land used to belong to the Order of St Ignatius. After the abolition of this monastic association, the park was transferred to the city by imperial decree. By that time, it required renovation, which was undertaken by the chief gardener of Brno, A. Bisinger. In 1788, Lužánky was opened to the public.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Špilberk Castle

 4.6/5

13829 reviews

The fireworks parade, which takes place every year in Brno. Thousands of tourists come to admire this spectacle. The festival usually lasts for a fortnight. Each day of the festival features a colourful evening show, where the participants explode the most bizarre fireworks in an attempt to impress the jury and the audience. There are other interesting events in the parade programme.

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