The second Czech Republic city of Brno is an interesting and less-visited alternative to the capital city, Prague. A number of major sights in Brno and the Moravian region are classified as national cultural sights in the Czech Republic. With nearly 400,000 people, Brno is located in the centre of Europe and is within 200 kilometres of both Prague and Vienna. Brno - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Freedom Square - Spielberg Castle (Hrad Spilberk) - Brno Zoo - Roznov pod Radhostem (Mill Valley Open Air Museum) - Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul - Villa Tugendhat - Capuchin Crypt & Church - Moravian Karst, Caves & Cable Car - Brno Labyrinth - Moravian Art Gallery - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hostel Jacob - Hostel Fleda - Palacky Hotel & Hostel - Hostel Mitte - Ruta 80 - Places to Eat & Drink - Cafe Podnebi - Vyhlidka Sound Cafe Bar - Restaurant Varna - Kupe - Pivovarska Starobrno Brewery Restaurant - Places to Shop - Olympia Brno - Luta - Cabbage Market (Zelny trh) - Masarykova Street - Bohemia Crystal"