{"id":21,"date":"2006-11-23T00:02:00","date_gmt":"2006-11-23T00:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingeu.com\/central-europe\/czech-republic\/2006\/11\/brno-city-guide-sightseeing-hotels-and-transportation.html"},"modified":"2016-05-18T09:51:15","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:51:15","slug":"brno-city-guide-sightseeing-hotels-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/central-europe\/czech-republic\/2006\/11\/brno-city-guide-sightseeing-hotels-and.html","title":{"rendered":"Brno City Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nBrno<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

This Brno city guide has information about sightseeing, activities, transportation, and hotels.<\/p>\n

The City of Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located in the heart of southern Moravia, Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

Spilberk Castle in Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spilberk Castle was built in the mid-1200’s. Originally used by the governors of the province, the castle became a Baroque fortress as time went by. Today it is home to a museum.<\/p>\n

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Brno was built in the 1300’s and 1400’s. Like Spilberk Castle, many visitors to Brno tour the cathedral.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle Racing in Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

Motorcycle racing has a long history in Brno, dating back to the early 20th century. Brno is on the Czech ETCC circuit and is host to the Moto Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Villa Tugendhat \/ Tugendhat House in Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built the Villa Tugendhat \/ Tugendhat House in the late 1920s. A classic example of modern architecture and functionalism, the house is one of Mies’ famous works. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

Transportation from Prague to Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buses from Prague to Brno: Buses travel from Prague’s Florenc Station to Brno on a regular basis. The bus from Prague to Brno takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes one-way.<\/p>\n

Trains<\/a> from Prague to Brno: Trains travel from Prague’s Hlavni Nadrazi and Holesovice stations to Brno on a regular basis. The trip takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes one-way on EuroCity trains.<\/p>\n

Driving from Prague to Brno: If you drive, take exit 190 from Prague. Brno is located at the intersection of D1 (Prague-Brno) and D2 (Brno-Bratislava). Driving takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes one-way.<\/p>\n

Hotels in Brno<\/strong><\/p>\n

Budget Hotel in Brno: Pohoda Pension
\nAddress: Vinohrady 29, Brno
\nTram: Videnska Ulice<\/p>\n

Located away from the bustle of the city center, the Pohoda Pension is an early 20th century villa with themed rooms: Japanese, Blue-and-White, and Rustic. Double rooms start at 595 CZK per night.<\/p>\n

3-Star Hotel in Brno: Imos Hotel
\nAddress: Hudcova 72, Brno
\nTram: Hudcova<\/p>\n

Located near the city center, the Imos hotel has a restaurant, bar, two lounges, and a billiard hall. There is also parking available. Double rooms start at 1,090 CZK per night.<\/p>\n

4-Star Hotel in Brno: Grandhotel Brno<\/a>
\nAddress: Benesova 18-20, Brno<\/p>\n

A four-star hotel in the heart of Brno, the Grandhotel Brno was built in 1870. The famous hotel has 105 spacious rooms and suites, and its Garden Restaurant Le Grand serves traditional Czech food as well as international cuisine. Double rooms start at 89 euros per night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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