About Brno

Brno is the capital of the South Moravian Region. With the population of more than 400 000 people, it is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and an important regional economic and educational hub. There is naturally plenty to see and do during the whole year.

Some of the key sights include:

• Špilberk Castle
• St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
• Church of St. James and the underground ossuary
• Old Town Hall
• Vegetable Market
• Moravian Square
• Several architecturally valued villas (Tugenhat, Löw-Beer, Stiassny, and Jurkovič)
• Augustinian monastery where Johann Gregor Mendel was active, the associated museum dedicated to the origin of genetics, and the Basilica of the Assumption of our Lady