Even though many people call this an astronomical clock, it is just a clock. The clock refers to an episode of the Thirty Years War when the people of Brno ended a siege by pretending a wrong time of day.
Tag: Brno
Beautiful ceiling in Brno
Suppose one dares to look through the open doors of buildings built in the 19th century, the prying passer-by often gets rewarded by seeing wonderful ceilings and staircases. For example, I saw this wonderful ceiling behind a door in the Czech city of Brno.
Christmas market in Brno
View of a Christmas market in Brno, the 2nd largest city of Czech Republic. In the background one can see the tower of the old town hall.
Candles for Václav Havel
4 days before my visit in Brno the essayist and politician Václav Havel died. Many places in the city were covered with candles, photos, letters and even drawings. It’s impressive to see that a person has found its place in the hearts of the people, isn’t it? It reminds me of we all should do something to find our place in someones heart.
Marvellous facades in Brno
Some facades I came across near the railway station of Brno. In cities with railway stations built around 1900 one can see a lot of fascinating architecture near these stations. Therefore I love to stroll around these quarters and to take photos like these ones.