I recently spent one day in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic. I knew that Brno would be an extremely beautiful city, from the stories a good friend of mine who lives in Austria, had told me, so I arrived with high expectations.
And let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Brno is a fantastic city, a cultural hub that offers something for everyone. I stayed in Brno for two nights and explored the city with the help of the Brno tourism board , who prepared a great Brno itinerary for me.
They helped me find the best places to see in Brno, as well as some of the hidden gems of the city. Brno is not only a beautiful city, it also has some many interesting legends and fun stories. From the dragon that terrorized the city, to the indecent little man on the Church of St James, I will tell you all about them below.
It has a fantastic coffee culture, with locals enjoying time with their families or friends at the many restaurants, coffee shops, terraces and bars in town. Brno is also a great foodie destination, where you will find both local Czech food together with fusion and modern gourmet cuisines. Getting to Brno is very easy. The city has its own airport, where Ryanair runs several flights a week from London Stansted. From other destinations, Prague Airport is just two hours away from Brno.
Brno is also very well connected to other European destinations by buses and trains. The city centre is quite compact, easily walkable. Even to reach Villa Tugendhat, which is outside of the historic centre, it will only take you 20 minutes to walk. The hotel has its own large parking area, which for me was essential, as I travelled to Brno by car. The room was modern and spacious, with a view towards the city centre. Every room at the hotel has views, either towards the centre or towards the castle.
