Historic site · UNESCO
Villa Tugendhat
Brno, Czechia
A modernist villa by Mies van der Rohe, famous for its open plan and glass walls.
Castle · Czechia · Moravia
Spilberk Castle
A hilltop fortress overlooking Brno with museum exhibitions and a famous prison past.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Spilberk Castle matters
Spilberk watches over the city from its hill. Over the centuries it served as a fortress and later as a notorious prison. Today it is a museum with exhibitions on the city's history and casemates to explore. A tower view is the highlight.
Talking points
- The castle was once used as a prison.
- Exhibitions cover the history of Brno.
- The tower offers views over the city.
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