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Information about BRNO The city of Brno was originally built as a fortress. Following the development of industry, came the growth of the suburbs. As a result, the fortifications were gradually demolished and replaced by green areas and buildings, which form the city�s ring road. The Second World War left serious damage to Brno. During the Nazi occupation, many Czech citizens were executed in the city at the Kounicov� Koleje (a student residence); the result of these atrocities was the evacuation of the German inhabitants in 1945. The subsequent period of Communist rule brought the city into a period of economic and political stagnation, which Brno is still finding difficult to overcome.The Spilberk castle was founded on the hill with same name in the first part of 13th Century. At the end of the 13th Century, it was reconstructed in a Gothic style. In the 18th Century it was used as a heavy fortress, and later a much-feared prison. During WWII, it was also used as a prison by the German Gestapo. Since 1961 Spilberk has been managed by Brno City Museum. The old town hall, whose basement was built in an early Gothic style, has been in use from 1341 to 1935. The building was damaged in 1645 at the time of the Swedish wars, and was again restored to a Gothic style in 1660. Above the main entrance is a magnificent Gothic portal. In the passage ways of the town hall is famous Brno dragon and Brno wheel. The city�s Information Centre is located inside the town hall. The tower offers excellent views of the city of Brno The Petrov Cathedral, built in last quarter of 12th century is also well worth a visit.

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CZECH REPUBLIC

General Information
Capital: Prague
Area: 78,884 km²
Population: 10,256,760
Electricity: 110/220V
IDD: +420
Emergency number: 158
Timezone: GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Czech

Government
Government: Parliamentary Democracy

Religion
Religion: Atheist, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox

Health
Health: Hepatitis A, FSME/RSSE and Tyhoid fever

Currency
Currency: Koruna (CZK) 1.00 = 100 Halers

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: CZK 100 = USD 3.32 = EUR 3.15 = GBP 2.07 = CHF 4.61

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.00-16.00

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right.

Driving License
Driving License: International license

Climate
Climate: Temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters

Temperatures
Temperatures:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	-3	-2	-3	8	13	16	18	17	14	8	3	-1
P	13	12	12	13	13	13	13	13	10	13	12	13
S	55	86	153	189	242	264	265	245	191	117	53	42

A = Av. Daily Temp.(°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 49 45 N, 15 30 E

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.00-18.00 and Sat: 08.00-12.00. Supermarkets and food shops in large towns and cities are open from 06.00. The number of shops also open on Sunday is constantly increasing.

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