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Attending a conference is not just about gaining professional know-how. Go to a concert, exhibition or other experience of your choice.

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Monuments

Church of St James

One of the country’s most valuable late Gothic buildings. The Church of St James in Brno was first mentioned in writing in 1228. Originally a&nbs

Cathedral of St Peter and Paul

The cathedral – nicknamed Petrov, like the hill – dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries, when a Romanesque chapel was built on the top o

Brno Technical Museum

Moravia’s largest technical museum, located in NW Brno. Among other things, its permanent exhibitions deal with the metallurgical industry, clock

Augustinian Abbey and Mendel museum

Museum where once lived and worked the “father of genetics” The Mendel Museum, situated in the grounds of the Augustinian Abbey of St. Th

Moravian Gallery in Brno

The second-largest art museum in the Czech Republic. It is the only museum in the Czech Republic that takes an interest in all forms across the a

Museum of Applied Arts

discounted

Permanent exhibition is free, other exhibitions with 50% discount for conference badge holders. 

Old Town Hall

Today, the Old Town Hall serves mainly cultural purposes, as it houses a gallery, an information centre, and a permanent exhibition on

Mint Master's Cellar

The area under Dominikánské náměstí (Dominican Square) is now the home of an exhibition of the Mint Master’s Cellar and the reconstructed cellars of N

Löw-Beer Villa

This villa tells the story of early 20th century society. The Löw-Beer Villa represents a cornerstone of the villa community that started to deve

Jurkovič House

This crucial piece of Art Nouveau architecture is as significant as Brno’s functionalist villas. Located on a steep slope in a forest above

Tugendhat Villa

The famous Brno villa is in the Černá Pole neighbourhood. Due to great interest in tours we recommend to book your at least 3 – 4 months in advan

Stiassni Villa

A magnificent functionalist villa with a three-hectare garden. Designed by the architect Ernst Wiesner for the family of Alfred Stiassni, a 

Špilberk Castle

This vast complex is situated atop a hill of the same name. Špilberk Castle was established in the 13th century by Přemysl Otakar II to protect b

Underground reservoirs in Žlutý kopec

You can now have an experience like from another world of long-lost civilizations or computer games in two publicly accessible brick water tanks. Unde

Ossuary at the Church of St James - free entry

free entry

The number of people buried here is estimated to exceed 50,000. There was a churchyard at the Church of St James (the site is now 

Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady

Often described as a jewel of Gothic architecture in Moravia. The construction of this church, dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady, bega

10-Z Bunker

Inside this nuclear fallout shelter, resistant to weapons of mass destruction, a total of 500 people could be housed for three days. Under Czech army

Vegetable market

Historical marketplace with a fountain, statue, and theatres. For centuries, the Vegetable Market, nicknamed Zelňák, has been a place where

VIDA! Science Centre

Visitors of all ages come here to enjoy over 170 interactive exhibits spread out across 4,600 m². This unique permanent exhibition is divided int

Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market

The passageways in the Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market lead to unique and mysterious places, including medieval cellars hidden six to eight metre

Moravian Square

One of the largest squares in Brno, made up of several parts. This square, sometimes called Moravák, encompasses both the area in front of Jan Křtitel

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And much more!

You can find more inspiration for your trips at gotobrno.en.

Events

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Events in Brno

There is always something going on in Brno. A selection of the best events: current festivals, concerts, exhibitions, films, theatre, sports and many other events.

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Events in region

South Moravia is always on the move! Choose an event according to your taste: food festivals, culture events, concerts, workshops,...

Culture

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JAMU for the public

JAMU students enrich the Brno cultural calendar. Choose from the current program.

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Theatre Reduta

The oldest theater building in Central Europe, right on Zelný trh, primarily features drama performances in its repertoire.

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Janáček Theatre

Opera and ballet stage of the National Theatre in Brno.

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Mahen Theatre

Mahen Theatre on Malinovský Square, part of the National Theatre Brno, offers drama, ballet performances, and concerts. odkaz_na_kulturu_mahenovo_divadlo_pokud_neni_zadan

Trips

In the footsteps of Alfons Mucha

The Moravian native lived in the Balkans, Munich, Vienna, Paris and far away in America. Follow his footsteps through South Moravia. The famous Art No

Jewish and empire Boskovice

What did Jewish quarters look like in Czech towns? Where is the beautiful Empire chateau situated? Welcome to Boskovice. Köhn, keep going, you will no

The best of Pálava

Remember from school how Neanderthal man hunted mammoths? Do you know what wine from Baroque cellars tastes like? Raise your expertise in Pálava!

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And much more!

You can find more inspiration for your trips at south-moravia.com.

Pocket guides

The Znojmo region.pdf (pdf)
Lednice-Valtice area.pdf (pdf)
The Slovácko region.pdf (pdf)
The Moravian Karst and environs.pdf (pdf)
Brno and environs.pdf (pdf)
Brno Quick Guide.pdf (pdf)

Event organiser: Global SOF Foundation and Clarion Events

Contact: Amy Belicev abelicev@gsof.org

The web app was produced with the support of the state budget of the Czech Republic from the programme of the Ministry of Regional Development.

CCR Jižní Morava

Ministerstvo pro místoní rozvoj ČR

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