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Cultural Walk in Brno
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Brno
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.7 km
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Author: JohnB
The capital of the Moravian region is known for having a reach cultural scene that has played an important part in shaping the region's image and its artistic values. The city of Brno boasts a large number of theaters, libraries, experimental art studios and many more. Take this tour to discover the cultural hot spots of Brno.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Concert Hall of Brno
1) Concert Hall of Brno
The Concert Hall of Brno is located in the notable architectural building, Besední Dům. This performance venue is also the home of Brno's Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most respected European classical orchestras. The Hall organizes different cultural events in cooperation with the city's cultural department and takes an active part in the music scene of Brno.
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Jiri Mahen Library
2) Jiri Mahen Library
Mahen Library in Brno is one the biggest public libraries in the Moravian region. It also ranks second in the libraries of the Czech Republic. The library opened its doors for readers in 1921. It was named after Jiri Mahen, a Czech poet who has largely contributed to the establishment of the institution. Nowadays, the library comprises thousands of books and works of many great poets and writers.
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Culture Center of Brno
3) Culture Center of Brno
The Culture Centre of Brno is the ultimate source of cultural knowledge of Brno. The institution is the place where you'll find the latest news about upcoming festivals, shows and openings. Also on its premises there are different cultural activities such as expositions, art galleries, photo galleries, book openings and signings, art film premières and many more.
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Center for Experimental Theater
4) Center for Experimental Theater
The Center for Experimental Theatre (Centrum Experimentálního Divadla) is an umbrella organization that comprises three theatres from Brno: Theatre Goose on a String (Divadlo Husa na Provázku), Ha Theatre (Ha Divadlo) and Theatre at the Table (Divadlo U Stolu). Its aim is to promote the artistic values through theatrical performances, art galleries and cultural projects. The venue is very popular among theatre enthusiasts.
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Baron Trenck Gallery
5) Baron Trenck Gallery
Baron Trenck Gallery is a stylish gallery from downtown Brno, in the vicinity of Kapucínské Church. The gallery was initially a private gallery of artistic objects and paintings of the famous military person, Baron Trenck. Later, after his death, it was constituted as a public gallery that sheds insight into the Moravian art culture.
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Mahen Theatre
6) Mahen Theatre
Mahen Theatre (Mahenovo divadlo) is a Czech theatre situated in the city of Brno. The founding stone was laid on July 18, 1881. It was built in a combination of Neo-renaissance, Neo-baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles. Initially, Mahen Theatre was a German opera house, and it was called Deutsches Stadttheater (German City Theatre). In 1918, following World War I, it passed into the hands of the newly founded Czechoslovak state. It was renamed Divadlo na Hradbách (Theatre on the Wall) and the first dramatical advisor became the novelist and playwright Jiří Mahen, after whom the theatre has been named as of 1965. Since 1965, the theatre has served as the home stage of the dramatical ensemble of the National Theatre in Brno. Mahen Theatre, built as German Deutsches Stadttheater in 1882, was one of the first public buildings in the world lit entirely by electric light.
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Janáček Theater
7) Janáček Theater
The Janáček Theatre (Janáčkovo Divadlo) is part of the National Theatre in Brno. As one of the youngest theatres in Brno, it is a serious competitor to its elder brothers: Mahen Theatre and Reduta Theatre. The programme at the theatre is varied, and it includes: ballet performances (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker), operas (Puccini's Madame Butterfly), operettas (Strauss' The Bat) and many more.
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Puppet Theatre Radost
8) Puppet Theatre Radost
The Puppet Theatre Radost (Divadlo Radost) was established in the late 1950's by Vladimír Matoušek. During this whole period, the theatre had always proven to be interesting, funny and entertaining, and it is still continues to be. Its audience varies from young to old, and they are treated performances with puppets and marionettes.
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