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Welcome to Brno, the Czech Republic’s second city — a place where history, legend, and resilience are written into every cobblestone. In this episode, Derek takes you on a walking tour through Freedom Square, the old town, and the city’s most fascinating landmarks — from the Brno Astronomical Clock and the “dragon” of the old town hall, to Spielberk Castle, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and the eerie Capuchin crypt and St. James ossuaries beneath the streets.

Discover how Brno outsmarted the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War, why a twisted turret marks a builder’s protest, and what makes this city’s past one of Europe’s most intriguing hidden histories.

📍 Highlights include:
Freedom Square & the story behind Brno’s 1645 siege
The Brno Astronomical Clock’s daily marble drop tradition
The quirky equestrian statue everyone photographs
The Old Town Hall and its mythical “Brno Dragon”
The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and its early bell legend
The haunting ossuary beneath St. James’s Church
Spielberk Castle: from royal fortress to “Prison of Nations”
The Capuchin Crypt’s naturally preserved mummies

🎥 Whether you’re a fan of urban archaeology, history, or European travel, this Brno vlog is your guide to one of Central Europe’s most underrated cities — full of architecture, legends, and a few macabre surprises.

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Image credits:
Battle on Charles Bridge in Prague in 1648, ending the Thirty Years' War: Petri Krohn
Brno Dragon: josefnovak33/Flickr
Batalla de Rocroi (1643) by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau