Socha Odvaha

Moravian Square, dominated by the bronze equestrian statue of Jobst (Jošt) of Moravia—an eight-meter monument to the powerful medieval statesman (1351–1411), nephew of Roman Emperor Charles IV—opens our three-hour tour. We will reveal this statue to you from somewhat unusual angles, thanks to which it has become popular. We'll take a closer look at Marius Kotrba's sculpture 'Justice' and I'll tell you the cheeky nickname locals use for it We’ll cover where the name “Brno” comes from, how its medieval core developed, and its geographic position in the Czech Republic. From us you’ll learn who lived here, past and present, and hear about the Jewish and German communities and how 20th-century events reshaped the city. Finally, we will show you Brno as a modern and young city full of students and mention key industrial companies.

A moment ago, we passed the Scala cinema, one of the oldest cinemas in Brno, which has been operating since 1929. Today, it is run by Masaryk University and is particularly popular among students. It screens classic films, European productions, and themed retrospectives. And now we find ourselves in front of Výčep Na Stojáka, a pub whose name literally means “standing taproom”, where guests enjoy their beers at tall tables or right on their feet — just as the tradition of standing pubs goes back to the 1920s and 1930s. It serves a wide range of Czech craft beers, including its own legendary Stojácké Poupě, and is known for a lively atmosphere in the heart of Jakubské náměstí. There are no chairs inside, so people stand or spill out onto the square, blending beer, conversation, and people-watching. It’s a perfect example of the Czech beer culture that locals and students still love today.