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With a skyline dominated by the imposing Špilberk Castle and the soaring twin-spires of Peter and Paul Cathedral, Brno has an attractive and historic city centre, easily negotiated on foot. The name, Brno, might sound like a crossword anagram, but the Czech Republic’s second largest city and capital of Moravia is a vibrant yet traditional place. Brno has stunning architecture, great museums, a creepy crypt, a gorgeous lake – just a tram ride away – and an exciting, beer-filled bar scene without the heaving crowds.
Facts
| Population | 405 337 |
| Currency | 1 Czech crown or koruna (Kč or CZK) = 100 hellers or haléřů |
| Opening hours | Shops and banks from: 09.00-17.00 on weekdays. Most banks are closed on Saturdays. Museums: 10.00-18.00 and usually closed on Mondays. |
| Website | www.brno.cz, www.ticbrno.cz, www.kamvbrne.cz, www.kultura-brno.cz, www.czechtourism.com |
| Newspapers | Právo, Kam v Brně, Brnensky denik, Lidové Noviny, Mladá fronta Dnes |
| Emergency numbers | European emergency line: 112 Fire service: 150 Ambulance: 155 Police: 158 Municipal police: 156 |
| Tourist information | Informační centrum Address: Radnická 8, 602 00 Brno. Opening times: October to March: Monday-Friday 09.00-18.00, Saturday 09.00-17.00, Sunday 09.00-15.00. April to September: Monday-Friday 08.30-18.00, Saturday-Sunday and public holidays 09.00-17.30. Tel.: +420 542 211 090 www.ticbrno.cz |
