Brno City Guides

What to see in Brno, from the Dragon and the Astronomical Clock to Špilberk Castle and the city underground.

Brno Freedom Square with the black granite astronomical clock

One Day in Brno: A Practical Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

By Ivo Salay • October 11, 2026
Plan one day in Brno: the dragon at the Old Town Hall, the astronomical clock at 11:00, the ossuary, Špilberk Castle and Villa Tugendhat.
Rows of stacked human skulls and bones inside the Ossuary at the Church of St James in Brno

Brno Underground: The Ossuary of St James & the Labyrinth Under the Vegetable Market

By Ivo Salay • September 18, 2026
Brno's underground: Europe's second-largest ossuary at the Church of St James, and the Baroque Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market. What to see and how to visit both.
The stuffed crocodile known as the Brno Dragon hanging in the passage of the Old Town Hall, Brno

Brno Dragon: The Crocodile Legend & Brno Astronomical Clock Explained

By Ivo Salay • September 17, 2026
Discover the Brno Dragon legend, why it is actually a crocodile, and the story behind Brno's astronomical clock. See both on a guided walking tour of Brno.
Špilberk Castle fortress walls overlooking the city of Brno, Moravia, Czech Republic

The Prison of Nations: Why Špilberk Castle Rules Brno's Skyline

By Ivo Salay • September 8, 2026
Visit Špilberk Castle in Brno: 700 years of history, the notorious Habsburg 'Prison of Nations' casemates, and the best private tour to combine it with. Full 2026 guide.