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Going to Czech, one is bound to head to Prague first and foremost, but we also decided to swing by the little town of Brno. It’s actually termed a city in the Czech Republic, but it felt more like a town and was just darling to walkabout. I then found out that it is known for its modernist buildings, such as the restored Villa Tugendhat, which was completed in 1930 by the architect Mies van der Rohe. It is also home to the medieval Špilberk Castle that houses the city museum, luscious gardens and a former prison/dungeon with vaulted tunnels. You can also find in Brno, with just a short walk, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul that stands in the middle of Brno with steeping baroque altars, a 14th-century statue of the Madonna and Child, and if you climb to the top of its tower, you can enjoy the city views from its steeple.

There’s also other points of interests around Brno that you may want to visit. What piqued my interest were the famous Labyrinth below Zelny Trh just under the main square where the vegetable market opens, the Capuchin Crypt that houses the remains of the Capuchin monks, the not-to-be-missed St. James’ Ossuary  and Church of St. James. But that’s not all, just a short bus ride out of Brno, we visited the stunning Punkva Caves for a different kind of adventure. It was a nice change from the usual sightseeing and walkabout in the cities.

I highly recommend spending a few days in Brno just checking out the city, the churches, the castle, the food and drinks and nearby attractions. It’s a great place to relax yet be able to find interesting things to do.

More snaps of Brno below.

Another view of the square.

There was a celebration of sorts. We were not sure what it was about, but there was an open bazaar at another square nearby with lots of food and drinks. And boy was the food and snacks delicious! We had fun binging on local delicacies, most of the time not quite knowing what we were ordering, but fun all the same.

And here’s what was cooking that day!

We saw some gorgeous horses too! I think it was part of the performance as the horses and their riders were fully dressed in medieval gear. People were allowed to interact with the horses. It was an interesting experience.

Now, below were just the local police on their horses. Not part of the act. But beautiful horses all the same, especially the black one with the uniquely coloured hoofs.

 

Below are more photos taken around Brno. A huge horse, a red church, some unique sculptures and open spaces.