Brno

With Spilberk Castle as its beautiful seat, the Brno City Museum was founded in 1904 and it's one of the main cultural venues in the city. "Gateway to Time", for example, is a long-running archaeological exhibition showing visitors primeval localities and medieval finds from Brno and surroundings.

Located on the top of the hill known as Petrov, the free-standing Romanesque basilica was rebuilt as a Gothic cathedral in the 13th century and then converted to the Baroque style in the 18th century. The twin spires are depicted on the Czech 10Kč coin.

Discover the history of the Capuchin order - and have a somehow morbid experience - while paying a visit to this venue, where you will get the chance to see the Capuchin monastery’s crypt! Here, mummified bodies of 150 monks are displayed and preserved naturally since 1784 in the dry atmosphere (visitors will also notice that many were buried with their boots on).

This spot was the first UNESCO world heritage site-listed monument of modern architecture in the Czech Republic, and only the fourth worldwide to receive such a distinction: this fact alone should convince you to discover it as soon as possible. This glass-fronted villa was designed in 1928 by the famous German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and its minimalistic design is still relevant and charming. Make sure to book a visit to Villa Tugendhat even months before your get there.

This is another option for a day of extreme fun for the whole family: here, you will have the chance to see majestic polar bears, tigers and pandas in real life. Wear comfortable shoes, and grab something to eat and a blanket for a picnic.

Do you want to learn more about the dark past of this area, going back to its communist past? Then, pay a visit to 10-Z, code name for the top secret nuclear bunker situated right in the heart of Brno. This is definitely a unique experience.

This attraction is a large labyrinth of medieval hallways and mysterious, dark cellars. You can explore it during a tour offered by knowledgeable guides, dressed up in medieval clothes. Come here and discover the secrets of this spot!

It's undoubtedly great to just walk around the city, grabbing some traditional food every now and then, but if you really want to get to know more about the culture of the place you are visiting, the best thing to do is to visit a museum like this one. Here you will admire numerous exhibitions regarding the origins of Romani people and what they have been through, especially in the last centuries.

Koupaliště Kraví Hora, surrounded by the stunning nature of Brno, is the perfect place to chill with some friends, have fun with the family or just work out by yourself. There is a small pool for children, a sauna and a big outdoor pool with a great view over the city.

Are you a tech-enthusiast? Then, visit the famous Technical Museum of Brno, where countless disassembled machines and motors are displayed for you to understand how they work, with a little help from the guides that are always available for clearer explanations. Don't miss out the cars, airplanes and steam engines.

A Swedish general who laid siege on the city of Brno towards the end of the 30 Year War was faced with a stalemate and, one day, promised the city of Brno to lift the siege if the city would not fall until noon the same day. Residents of Brno decided to turn the clock so it would read noon an hour early, and the general kept his promise. In memory of this occurrence, the Astronomical clock has been installed, which releases a stream of marbles every day at 11 o'clock: these are sought-after souvenirs.