Brno
Brno is the second largest city of the Czech Republic and for many years now also a very significant administrative centre.
Brno, founded in 1243, is the second largest city of the Czech Republic. It has a population of around 500,000 inhabitants, of which one fourth of which are students. Brno possesses all features of a major European city, yet preserves its beauty and cosiness. It is rightfully considered to be the historical centre of Moravia with ancient castles, churches, medieval buildings and fascinating architecture that dominate the cityscape.
The city enjoys a multicultural society with a rich diversity. Brno prides to be an intellectual, social and commercial centre. Cafes and restaurants of all kinds are spread throughout the city, while theatres, galleries, music clubs, pubs also contribute to a vibrant life. The amazing landscape, the wine routes and the monuments make Brno an attractive location and a destination for tourists.
It is located at the junction of rivers Svitava and Svratka and is within easy reach, by train or bus from Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava. Its location makes it also attractive to travellers, giving a choice of airports to fly to and from. Brno is a unique city in the sense that it has the highest concentration of students than any city of the Czech Republic, 100,000 to be precise. The city of Universities, as is otherwise known, Brno hosts six public universities with nine Faculties and gained the reputation of the most attractive place to study.
