Brno - the former capital of the Velikomoravsky Principality and the second after Prague in the significance and magnitude of the city in the modern Czech Republic. As part of Austria-Hungary, this South Own city was called Brynn. Nowadays, Brno is also called "Moravian Paris" for the harmonious combination of diverse architecture, the beauty of the squares and the comfort of narrow streets.
One of the main symbols of the city is the Spileberk fortress, formerly by defensive construction, a castle and a prison, and at present the fortress is a museum, demonstrating visitor to visitors and prisoners. Every year, a musical festival with the same name is held in the fortress, which is conducted in the open air.
From the hill where Spilekerk is located, overlapping views of the city.
Another, official (!), The symbol of the city, more peaceful than the prison fortress, despite its sharp teeth, is the Brno Crocodile. His stuffed was brought from Turkey back in the seventeenth century, and since no one saw such creatures from the locals in their lives, they decided that it was a dragon. The crocodile is incredibly popular with local residents, in confectionery, you can even find small crocodile dragons made from marzipan and in the form of gingerbread.
No less remarkable attraction is and towering over the city on one of the hills Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Its narrow neo-neutic spiers are visible from anywhere in the city. In addition to the cathedral, the tomb of the temple is open to visit.
The church of St. Yana, built in the style of late Gothic, is called a red church, thanks to a masonry made of red bricks. This temple is very loved by local residents who call him the most beautiful church of the city. In addition, it is believed that visiting the church will bring happiness in love.
On the square, the green tyrh is a decorative reservoir called "Parnas". This sculptural monument made in the Baroque style is unique to Brno.
The Ditrichstein Palace, built on the orders of Cardinal Ditrichstein, is also made in the Baroque style. Currently, the expositions of the Moravian Museum of Museum are placed here, including the most ancient ceramic product in the world - a small statuette of Westonitskaya Venus.
The Palace of the governor, located at the Moravian Square, was rebuilt from the former Augustinian monastery. Nowadays, part of the building is used as a museum. Adhes to this building - Church of St. Tomas (Thomas). Here is a part of the exposition from the Moravian Gallery.
In general, in Brno, as in the second cultural capital, a lot of exhibitions, museums, expositions. The largest, of course, is the Moravian Gallery. Much here and theaters. The most famous one of the first in the Czech Republic is the game of Reduta. The building is the oldest theatrical in Brno. The theater is located a monument to young Mozart, who at the eleven age in 1767 performed on this scene.
According to Brno, this provincial and absolutely not a tourist city, it's nice to just wander, catching up with a look or lens of the camera from a slim, although a variety of appearance, another church, there are many here, or a small building with a red roof, or amazing vintage lantern.
