Places worth the detour in Brno
69 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Brno, Czech Republic, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (22). Best known: cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. 66 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 69
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 9 are on the map and on the Czech Republic pages.
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2.Špilberk Castle
Built landmarks · 13th century · Notable
Building in the Czech Republic, used as prison
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3.Moravian Karst
Nature & landscapes · Notable
Karst landscape and protected landscape area in Czech Republic
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9.Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Church in Brno-město District of South Moravian region, Czech Republic
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12.Mahen Theatre
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Opera house and theatre in Brno, Czech Republic
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13.Church of St. James
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Church in Brno-město District of South Moravian region
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14.Brno Reservoir
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Lake in Brno, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic
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15.Brno astronomical clock
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Monument in Brno, Czech Republic
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16.Church of St. Thomas
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Church in Brno-město District of South Moravian region
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17.Red Church in Brno
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Brno-město District of South Moravian region
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18.Slavkov Castle
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
National monument of the Czech Republic
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20.Stránská skála
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Paleontological hill located in the eastern part of Brno, Moravia
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23.Dolní Kounice Synagogue
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Former synagogue, now museum, in the Czech Republic
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24.Moravian Library
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
The second biggest library in the Czech Republic
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25.Brno Central Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Brno, Czech Republic
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27.Rajhrad Benedictine Monastery
Sacred sites · 11th century · Hidden gem
Benedictine abbey in Rajhrad, Czech Republic
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31.Kristek House
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
House in Brno (Czechia) which was transformed to an assemblage by the sculptor Lubo Kristek
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32.Jewish cemetery in Brno
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Brno, Czech Republic
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37.Synagogue in Rousínov
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Rousínov, Czech Republic
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38.Charterhourse of Brno
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity in Brno
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40.Besední dům
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Former Czech community hall in Brno, Czech Republic, now philharmonic concert hall
