Tugendhat Granted Extended Monument Protection, Meaning It Will Be Spared In Case of War
Villa Tugendhat has acquired a new form of heritage conservation. The Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, which met in Paris on December…
“The Glass Room” to Premiere in Brno in March
The new film “The Glass Room” by director Julius Ševčík, based on the novel by Simon Mawer, will premiere on March 12, 2019, in Kino Scala in Brno. The film…
Brno’s “Head of Medusa” Confirmed as a Rubens Original. From December, the Medusa is on Display Alongside Its Viennese Counterpart in Austria
“The Head of Medusa” in Brno’s Moravian Gallery has been confirmed as an authentic original painting by Peter Paul Rubens. The painting can now be viewed alongside its Viennese counterpart…
Battle of Austerlitz Returns this Weekend after 213 Years
The Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, took place on December 2, 1805. The 213th anniversary of the battle is dedicated to events commemorating…
Brno Ossuary: the Second Largest Underground Ossuary in Europe
The Ossuary under St. James Church in Brno is the second largest underground ossuary in Europe, after the Catacombs of Paris. Photo credit: Casadei Graphics. Brno, Nov 25 (BD) – Tourists…
Christmas Markets in Brno: “Svoboďák” and Dominikánské náměstí
The promise of holidays, a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and food for both the stomach and eyes… those are the main attractions of Brno’s Christmas markets. This year, the markets…
November 17 in Photos: Brno Witnessed Memorial Events and a Protest against the Prime Minister
Freedom and Democracy Day on November 17 commemorated two specific events in the history of the struggle of the Czech people for a free and democratic society: the 1939 resistance…
Dominikánské náměstí to Re-Open on Wednesday after Eight Months of Renovation Work
On Wednesday, November 14, at 10 am, Dominikánské náměstí in the centre of Brno will be officially reopened after almost eight months of renovation work. Photo: Dominikánské náměstí in September.…
Zelný trh: One of the Most Popular Attractions in Brno Reveals its Heritage and Charms
The farmers’ market in Zelný trh is closing today, November 10, for the winter season. A Christmas market will replace it from November 23 to December 23. Zelný trh is…
Bells Will Ring on Sunday to Mark the End of World War I
The Czech Republic will join other countries in celebrating Veterans’ Day on Sunday, November 11. Photo credit: Brno, Nov 10 (BD) - The Czech government has issued a special resolution for…