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Brno
The Czech Republic's second largest city is mainly visited by business travellers. Although not quite as pretty as some other places in the Czech Republic, there is still plenty to see and because it doesn't get even a fraction of Prague's visitors Brno offers the visitor a more genuine experience of a real Czech city.
Practical information
TIC Brno
Radnickà 8, Brno
Tel (05) 42 21 10 90
Website www.ticbrno.cz
Local transport
Brno's public transport system is comprised of buses, trolleybuses and trams, although trams are the more useful transport option for most travellers.
The ticketing system is similar to that of Prague, with 5 Kc tickets for a 15 minute ride and 11 Kc for a one-hour ticket which allows transfers between buses and trams.
Coming & going
Train is the best way to arrive in Brno with the ornate old station situated at the southern end of the old town. Buses use a terminal situated on Zvonarka about a five-minute walk south from the train station along a pedestrian bridge.
Hostel accommodation
Travellers' (Jánská) Hostel
Jánská 22, Brno
Tel (542) 213 573
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Petrov Cathedral
The Petrov Cathedral, also known as the Peter and Paul (Petra a Pavla) Cathedral, sits in a prominent on the Petrov Hill overlooking the city.
Corner Biskupská & Petrská, Brno
Tel (05) 4323 5030
Website www.biskupstvi.cz/petrov/
Admission free (church), tower and crypt 35 Kč
Open Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11.45am-5pm
Spilberk
Situated on a hill overlooking the city, this castle fortress is worth visiting for its labyrinth of dungeons.
Spilberk 1, Brno
Tel (05) 4221 4145
Website www.spilberk.cz
Admission 160 Kč, 90 Kč students (castle & dungeon); 70 Kc, 35 Kc (dungeon only)
Open Jan-Apr Wed-Sun 10am-5pm; May-Sep Tue-Sun 9am-6pm; Oct-Dec Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
