Den Brna (Day of Brno)

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 373^rd 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.