For many centuries Brno served as the political and cultural capital of Moravia and it still serves as the cultural one. It's seen various conflicts over the centuries, the most famous of which was the Thirty Years War-- Brno was the only Moravian city to successfully defend itself.
This brings a high cultural demand, one that Brno fulfils with the Moravian Gallery, Moravian Museum, National Theatre Brno, and Brno City Theatre and the Brno Racing Circuit. Make sure to try our the Czech cuisine-- it's pork and potato rich!The best way to check out the city is to head over to Freedom Square as it is also known and then walk to all your preferred destinations.
The many cultures that came through here have all left their mark on the city-- it's place of beautiful architecture of many distinct influences. It's surprisingly unfrequented by tourists despite its very prominent attractions.