Brno

The city extends between the Svratka and Svitava rivers, featuring Špilberk Castle on its central hill and numerous architectural structures from different periods.

German settlers established the city in 1243, transforming it into a significant administrative center under the rule of Moravian margraves through subsequent centuries.

The functionalist Villa Tugendhat, constructed in 1930, represents a perfect example of modern architecture and received recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Brno Exhibition Centre maintains its position among the largest exhibition spaces in Europe, organizing international trade fairs since its establishment in 1928.

The city houses the monastery where Gregor Mendel conducted his revolutionary experiments in genetics, leading to the foundation of modern heredity science.

Location: Brno-City District

Inception: 1243

Elevation above the sea: 237 m

Shares border with: Popovice, Popůvky, Mokrá-Horákov, Moravany, Šlapanice, Vranov, Otmarov, Troubsko, Rebešovice, Rozdrojovice, Veverská Bítýška, Sokolnice, Jinačovice, Bílovice nad Svitavou, Česká, Veverské Knínice, Modřice, Lelekovice, Chudčice, Ostrovačice, Ostopovice, Moravské Knínice, Ochoz u Brna, Podolí, Kanice, Kobylnice, Hvozdec

Email: informace@brno.cz

Website: https://brno.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.19528,16.60833

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46