Quick Picks for Your Brno Walk

Planning a trip can be overwhelming. Use these quick picks to prioritize your time in the city. Brno is very walkable and friendly to tourists. Most major sights are within a short distance of each other.

• Best Overall: Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
• Best Free Activity: Liberty Square People Watching
• Best for Families: Špilberk Castle Grounds
• Best Rainy Day: Labyrinth Under Vegetable Market

Top 11 Sights on Your Brno Historical Center Walking Route

The following list includes the most iconic spots in the city. Use your map to find these specific locations. Each site offers a unique look at Moravian culture and history.

1. Name: Liberty Square (Náměstí Svobody) Type: sight Why go: It is the heart of the city featuring the famous astronomical clock. Best for: Seeing the main square. Where: City center. Time: 30 mins. Cost: Free. Getting there: Any tram to Náměstí Svobody. Tip: Try to catch a glass marble at 11:00 AM.
2. Name: Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul Type: sight Why go: Stunning Gothic architecture with a panoramic view of the city. Best for: Viewpoints. Where: Petrov Hill. Time: 1 hour. Cost: Small fee for the towers. Getting there: Walk up from the Vegetable Market. Tip: The bells ring noon at 11:00 AM daily.
3. Name: Old Town Hall (Stará radnice) Type: sight Why go: Home to the famous Brno Dragon and the crooked turret. Best for: History buffs. Where: Radnická street. Time: 45 mins. Cost: Free to enter the courtyard. Getting there: Walk from Liberty Square. Tip: Climb the tower for the best old town photos.
4. Name: Vegetable Market (Zelný trh) Type: market Why go: A bustling square where locals buy fresh produce and flowers. Best for: Local atmosphere. Where: Historic center. Time: 30 mins. Cost: Free. Getting there: Short walk from the main station. Tip: Buy some local seasonal fruit for a snack.
5. Name: Špilberk Castle Type: sight Why go: A massive fortress that once served as a notorious prison. Best for: Scenic walks. Where: Špilberk Hill. Time: 2-3 hours. Cost: Free for grounds, fee for museum. Getting there: Walk up through the park. Tip: Visit the casemates to see the old prison cells.
6. Name: Ossuary at the Church of St. James Type: experience Why go: The second largest ossuary in Europe after Paris. Best for: Unique experiences. Where: Jakubské náměstí. Time: 40 mins. Cost: Around 160 CZK. Getting there: Near the Church of St. James. Tip: Book ahead during busy summer weekends.
7. Name: Labyrinth Under Vegetable Market Type: experience Why go: Explore a system of medieval cellars and corridors. Best for: Rainy days. Where: Under Zelný trh. Time: 1 hour. Cost: Moderate entry fee. Getting there: Entrance is on the square. Tip: Wear a light jacket as it is cold underground.
8. Name: Villa Tugendhat Type: sight Why go: A world-famous example of functionalist architecture. Best for: Design lovers. Where: Černá Pole district. Time: 2 hours. Cost: High (booking required). Getting there: Tram 9 or 11. Tip: Check UNESCO details and book months in advance.
9. Name: 10-Z Bunker Type: experience Why go: A nuclear fallout shelter from the Cold War era. Best for: Modern history. Where: Husova street. Time: 1.5 hours. Cost: Moderate. Getting there: Walk from the city center. Tip: You can stay overnight in the bunker hostel.
10. Name: Moravian Gallery Type: museum Why go: Features a mix of applied arts and modern design. Best for: Art lovers. Where: Multiple buildings in the center. Time: 2 hours. Cost: Varies by exhibition. Getting there: Central walking distance. Tip: The Governor's Palace building is particularly beautiful.
11. Name: Brno Central Cemetery Type: day trip Why go: A peaceful park with the graves of famous Czech figures. Best for: Nature and quiet. Where: Vídeňská street. Time: 2 hours. Cost: Free. Getting there: Tram 2 or 5. Tip: Visit the official site for a map of famous graves.

How to Use Your Download Printable Map of Brno Old Town

Once you download printable map of Brno old town, plan your route. Most people start at the Main Railway Station. From there, you can walk north through the city center. The entire historical core is mostly pedestrian-only. This makes it very safe and easy to navigate.

Public transport is excellent if you need to go further. You can check schedules on the official transport site. Trams are the most common way to get around. You can pay for tickets with a contactless card on the vehicle. This is very convenient for international travelers.

Wear comfortable shoes for your walk. Many streets in the old town have cobblestones. These can be slippery when wet or uneven. Give yourself at least one full day to see the main sights. Two days is better if you want to visit museums or the Villa.