Welcome to Brno - Urban Mosaic Walking Tour｜Czechia

The tour is between 1.5-2 hours, within the previously fortified old city of Brno. Walking distance: 1.8 kilometers. The route is either downhill or flat. Umbrellas provided for free to protect you either from the sun or rain!
We start on Petrov hill where the cathedral is located:

1. St. Peter and Paul Cathedral - We start at the top of the hill, I explain some of the history and beauty of the 11th century chapel which is now a cathedral and the dominant feature of Brno.
2. View point below the Cathedral - Overlooking the city I explain a bit the textile industrial history of Brno, rich barons and working-class city districts.
3. Baroque fountain on Cabbage Market - Learn about the market history, Baroque fountain and surrounding buildings.
4. Old City Hall - Learn about the oldest secular building in the city, its 3 curious stories and what it has to offer.
5. Dominican square and New City Hall - Learn about this ancient square built to connect two of the historic city gates, the church of St. Michael archangel, and it's famous abbot Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics.
6. Freedom square and astronomical clock - Learn about the clock, square, plague column and surrounding buildings.
7. Czech Street - Learn about this street, the center of Czech cultural life during the Revival.
8. John of Luxembourg - Learn about who he was, once King of Rome!
9. Map of the old fortified city - The Swedish Siege in 1645 and 5 gates.
10. St. Jacob's church - Learn about one of the country’s most valuable late Gothic buildings, the savior of Brno and the little man.
11. Alpha Palace - Learn about this functionalist architectural landmark, it's architect and importance.
12. Best Photo spot - Lastly, I end the tour taking you to the best photo spot in the city.
The tour ends at the bottom of the hill where we started, next to the Capuchin Crypt (a highly recommended attraction worth seeing!)