Things to do in Modřice

Visit Villa Tugendhat to discover a marvelous example of the functionalist architecture movement that hit Brno during the 1920s. Explore contemporary-designed rooms, admire displays of period furniture and wander around a pristine garden. Villa Tugendhat is the former home of Grete and Fritz Tugendhat, two heirs to industrial fortunes. In 1927, they commissioned German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to build the villa, which today is internationally famous for its designs.

The two sky-scraping towers of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, known in Czech as Katedrala sv. Petra a Pavla, are a symbol of the city of Brno. Admire the impressive Gothic exterior and richly decorated Baroque interior of this magnificent sacred structure.

Unravel centuries of royal history amid the dungeons, ramparts and museum of Špilberk Castle. This striking landmark has operated as a seat for the Moravian margraves, a fortress and a Habsburg-era prison. Špilberk Castle dates back to the mid-1200s, when it was established by King Přemysl Otakar II. It looms over Brno’s Old Town from a hilltop surrounded by tree-lined gardens.

The Macocha Abyss is a sinkhole in the neighborhood of Brno that is one of the highlights of the Moravian Karst cave system. The Punkva River trickles through this fascinating sight, which is the deepest hole of its kind in Central Europe. Inspect the rare flowers lining the entrance to the sinkhole.

Náměstí Svobody, meaning Freedom or Liberty Square, is located right in the heart of Brno. Admire the eye-catching architecture and soak up the buzzy atmosphere from the café and bar terraces surrounding the square.