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BETWEEN TWO PEAKS
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373RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE OF BRNO AGAINST THE SWEDES
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TRADITIONAL CITY CELEBRATION TAKES ON A NEW FORM
This city celebration is a reminder of the famous and successful defence of Brno against a siege laid by the Swedish forces during the Thirty Years’ War. Brno remembers this important day every year around 15 August. This year’s celebration of the 373rd anniversary will run over two weekends, and is located on two of Brno’s hills – Petrov and Špilberk. A programme is being prepared for the weekend of 11–12 August on Petrov and the surrounding locality; entertainment will be organised for children during the intervening week; and finally, on Saturday, 18 August, festivities will culminate with a historical military re-enactment on Špilberk. The event is being organised by TIC BRNO in co-operation with the Brno Diocese. Also taking part is the 1645 Company and the Brno City Museum.
When the event takes place
More information and contacts
Špilberk 210/1
Brno 66224
Petrov 9
Brno 60200
Petrská 275/3
Brno 60200
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Interesting places nearby
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Orthodox Church of St Wenceslas (Pravoslavný chrám sv. Václava)
Brno’s only Orthodox church holds a tragic place in history
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Špilberk Park
A large park located on the hill under the castle of the same name
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Cathedral of St Peter and Paul
Cathedral dominating the city from atop Petrov Hill
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Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady (Bazilika Nanebevzetí Panny Marie)
Often described as a jewel of Gothic architecture in Moravia
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10-Z Bunker (Kryt 10-Z)
Visit the shelter originally meant only for the chosen few
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Tourist Information – Panenská Street
An information centre in the Domini Park parking structure
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Church of St Thomas (Kostel sv. Tomáše)
Originally a Late Gothic Augustinian monastery church