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Freedom Square (Náměstí Svobody), Brno

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Freedom Square (Náměstí Svobody), Brno

Brno's lively main square, with Renaissance palaces, cafés and a famously cheeky astronomical clock.

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Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Free
Best time
Evening
Area
Centre

The main square with cafés.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Náměstí Svobody, 602 00 Brno

  • Tram: Many tram lines stop at the square.
  • On foot: 5 minutes from the main station.
  • Clock: The black stone clock drops a glass marble daily at 11:00.

The story of Freedom Square

Náměstí Svobody has been Brno's main square since the 13th century. Around it stand the Renaissance House of the Four Mamlases, Baroque palaces and modern cafés.

Its black granite astronomical clock, unveiled in 2010, puzzles visitors because it is hard to read. At 11:00 each day it releases a glass marble that people try to catch.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year; December for the Christmas market.

Best time of day

Evening for cafés; 11:00 for the clock.

Students

Lively with students from Brno's universities.

Tips before you go

  • Lively in the evening.
  • Try to catch the marble from the clock at 11:00.
  • Explore the Brno Underground beneath the Cabbage Market.

Best hotels near Freedom Square

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Grandhotel Brno

Classic hotel opposite the main station.

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Barceló Brno Palace

Elegant hotel in the old town.

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All hotels near Freedom Square

What's around Freedom Square

  • Old Town HallWith the Brno Dragon.
  • Cathedral of St Peter & Paul10 minutes' walk.
  • Villa TugendhatUNESCO-listed modernist villa.
  • Špilberk CastleHilltop fortress.

Questions travellers ask

What is special about the clock?

It drops a glass marble at 11:00.

Is Brno worth visiting?

Yes, it is lively and less touristy than Prague.

How far is Brno from Prague?

About 2.5 hours by train.

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