Brno
Czech Republic
- Safety rating
- 8.4/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn offer pleasant weather, while the city buzzes during the academic year and motorcycle Grand Prix.
- Population
- 0.4M
Overview
The Czech Republic's lively second city is a hub of students, tech, and design, anchored by the hilltop Špilberk Castle and the soaring Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Brno's functionalist architecture, buzzing café culture, and underground crypts offer a refreshing alternative to Prague.
Top attractions
See Špilberk Castle, the Cathedral on Petrov Hill, the modernist Villa Tugendhat, and the eerie Capuchin Crypt.
Getting around
An efficient tram and bus network covers the city, and the historic center is easily walkable.