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Brno, Czech Republic
Brno lives in Prague's shadow, but this Moravian capital has its own distinctive appeal. The Spilberk Castle and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul crown two adjacent hills, providing dramatic skyline views. The old town below is compact and atmospheric, centered on the Zelny trh (Cabbage Market) and the Parnas Fountain. Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of functionalist architecture designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930, is the city's most important cultural site. The ossuary beneath the Church of St. James is the second-largest in Europe after Paris. Brno's student population (a fifth of the city) fuels a vibrant cafe, bar, and craft beer culture, with microbreweries and wine bars (Moravia is Czech wine country) scattered through the center. The city is also the gateway to the Moravian Karst, with its caves and gorges.
explore by interest
Brno's old town is small and hilly — you can see the main sights in half a day on foot, leaving time for craft beer exploration in the afternoon.
May through September offers warm weather and outdoor terrace culture, with the Ignis Brunensis fireworks competition drawing crowds each summer.