Old Town Hall, Brno
Stará radnice
Brno’s oldest secular building. Under the Gothic portal with its crooked spire hang the legendary “Brno Dragon” and a wagon wheel.
The Old Town Hall was built in the 13th century and is the oldest secular building in Brno. Its Gothic entrance portal was designed by Anton Pilgram in 1511. One of its spires is deliberately bent, according to legend as revenge by a stonemason who was never paid. Passing through the entrance arch and looking up, you can see the hanging “Brno Dragon” (in fact a stuffed crocodile) and a wooden wheel, each with its own legend. You can climb the tower, about 63 meters high, for views over the old town, with tickets costing about CZK 100. The courtyard houses a tourist information center, and parts of the building often host exhibitions.
Opening hours
Tower approx. 10:00–22:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Zelný trh & Labyrinth
- Freedom Square & Brno Astronomical Clock
- Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Brno
- Capuchin Crypt, Brno
- Brno Ossuary
- 10-Z Bunker
- Mahen Theatre
- Špilberk Castle