Welcome
Welcome message 1
Lodging 3
Boarding 5
Faculty of medicine
Masaryk University 7
St.Anne´s University hospital 10
The University Hospital Brno-Bohnice 11
First time in our hospitals 12
Czech Republic
Country in the heart of Europe 14
Tourists destinations 16
Travelling in Czech Republic 20
Welcome to Brno
History of Brno 23
Must see in Brno 25
Brno Citylife
Transportation in Brno 29
Sports Venue 31
Map of Brno - WEST 32
Map of Brno - CENTRE 33
Communication 34
Czech cuisine 37
Czech beer 38
Restaurants 40
Nightlife 41
Cafés 43
Shopping 44
MIMSA & ISIC Discards and Benefits 45
Orientation Week 2012 47
Hey first years!
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk
University. The students at this medical faculty converge from many different
countries both inside and outside of Europe, to help form this supportive and
approachable family which is known as MIMSA.
Welcome to the city of genetics, the former home of Gregor Mendel and Jan
Purkyně just to name a few. As the second largest city in the Czech Republic, Brno is
a hospitable town which is kept alive by students from three different universities.
Apart from the obvious social advantages, Brno is a highly cultural city with a lot to
offer ranging from the Opera and theatre to the historical castles and buildings
situated in and around Brno.
MIMSA, Masaryk International Medical Students' Association, was founded to assist
the students of medicine and dentistry to enhance extracurricular activities, with the
aim of bringing all of us closer together. MIMSA is also your representative to the
Faculty of Medicine and Masaryk University. We endeavour towards forming a
comfortable environment, so as to make Brno truly you home away from home.
Over the next few weeks, you will be settling into your new surroundings and will be
flooded with new information, but don't worry, that is why we are here! If you want
to get more involved with MIMSA, or have any questions about Masaryk University,
medicine, life or any combination of all the above, send us an email to
president@mimsa.cz or visit our website at www.mimsa.cz . Even better, come by
for a chat at the MIMSA Office, located in the basement of Komenskeho nam 2
(Medfac for short!).
I would like to end this message by inviting you to join us in the activities we have
planned for you, during Orientation Week 2012. On behalf of the MIMSA Board, I
look forward to seeing your faces during Orientation Week and future MIMSA
events.
Yours truly,
Veronika Sykorova
President
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Lodging
Student of Masaryk University can choose from 9 dormitories, located in different
parts of Brno. There are differences in prices, room layout and available facilities,
between each dorm. Most foreign students live in one of two dormitories: Vinarska or
Kounicova. More information can be found at: www.skm.muni.cz
Campus Residential Area
Brand new lodging, in a modern complex, right on campus!
Address: Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno
Contact: Bc. Eva Kašparovská (+420) 549 49 7739 Email: kasparovska@skm.muni.cz
Webpage: http://www.skm.muni.cz/ubytovani.php?akce=305&lang=en
These new dormitories are available for the students accepted for the 2012/2013
school year. The complex is located right next to the Campus Square shopping center
and the Masaryk medical faculty in Bohunice, a 5 min. walk to your classes!
This residential complex is an up-to-date and secure dwelling. Along with boarding
you can find a restaurant, supermarket, laundromat, and other supplementary
services.
The dormitories are divided into 2 blocks, B1 and B2. Rooms in block 2 will be
available to rent starting in September. This includes a total of 64 rooms (1 bed +
kitchenette 33m2), 6 rooms adjusted for disabled students (1bed+1 kitchen 55m2).
Each room includes a separate toilet and bath, kitchenette with a cooker and fridge.
Bedroom with a bed (necessary to bring your own linen), desk and chair, wardrobes,
wireless internet, and cable TV connection.
How to get there:
1. Take bus No. 60 or 61 to “Univerzitní kampus” from the stop “Nové Sady"
heading towards “Nemocnice Bohunice”.
2. Trolley No.25, from “Mendlovo Náměstí” heading towards “Osová”, to the
same stop
Koleje Vinarska
The majority of foreign students live here.
Address: Vinarska 5, 603 00 Brno
Contact: Vackova Jana: (+420) 549 49 2705 Bookings: (+ 420) 549 49 4442
Email: koleje.vinarska@skm.muni.cz
These dormitories are situated near Brno fairgrounds (10 minutes from the centre by
tram/bus). The complex includes a gymnasium, snack bar, university canteen and
faculty of economics and administration.
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Koleje Vinařská - continued
You are provided with bed linen (which can be changed once a month) and
in your bedroom you can find your own wardrobe, study table, chair,
kitchenette (including a fridge and doubled electric cooker), bathroom and
toilet. No kitchen utensils are provided; you will need to bring (or buy) your
own!
Other facilities available at Vinarska include: internet (wired/LAN),
photocopiers, washing machines (can be used for a small fee), table tennis
table and music room (including a piano). To use the internet, you will be
required to bring your own ETHERNET/LAN cable!
How to get there:
1) Tram no.1 from “Hlavní nádraží” (main station) heading towards
“Ečerova”. The stop for Vinarska is called “Lipová”.
2) Buses 38 and 39, both from “Komenského náměstí” heading towards
“Preslova”. If you take bus 38, the stop is called “Pavlíkova”,
whereas for 39 it is “Vaňkovo náměstí!"
Koleje Kounicova
Address: Kounicova 5, 602 00 Brno
Contact: The operating assistant of the hall (+420) 549 49 2718
The assistant for accommodation: (+ 420) 549 49 4570
Email: koleje.kounicova@skm.muni.cz
These dormitories are situated near the centre, on the street “Kounicova”.
There are 276 twin rooms and 7 rooms for four people. Accommodation is
in studios with two twin rooms, a toilet and a shower. In the room you can
find a study table, bookshelf and chair.
Every 2 rooms are connected by common hall, where common bathroom
and toilet can be found. Shared kitchens are in the corridor. In the
dormitory building you can find a study room, TV room, pizzeria Pizza
Nostra (with student discounts).
Bed linen is provided, which can be changed by residents themselves,
according to the schedule on the notice board. No kitchen utensils are
provided; you will need to bring (or buy) your own!
How to get there:
1) Tram no. 12 or 13, from “Česká” heading towards, “TECHNOLOGICKÝ
PARK” and get off at the stop “Klusáčkova”.
2) Trolley buses no. 34 and 36 from “Česká” heading towards
“Vychodilova”, and get off at the stop “Klusáčkova”.
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Boarding:
Masaryk University provides several canteens, but not all are working during
summer holydays.
Academic restaurant
You can find this modern student canteen in Campus square complex just
ahead of University campus. Menza offers various kind of food even
vegetarian and glutan free. You can get daily menus or special week´s offer.
Menu include:
Traditional Czech cuisine, many pizzas or steaks, fruit salads and cakes, many
non-alcoholic drinks and also two kinds of beer (you have student discount for
that).
Open daily from Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00 , weekend 10:00-18:00 during.
Moravské náměstí student's canteen
The canteen is located in the building of Masaryk university rectorate. The
menu is less various but still offers at least two meat meals, one vegetarian,
salads, cakes.
Open Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00 Fri 11:00-15:00
Vinařská snack bar
The canteen can be found at Vinarska dormitory next to block A1. It also offers
various dishes and vegetarian options. The canteen also includes nice cafeteria
where you can get your dinner from 14:30-19:30
Open Mon-Thu 8:00-20:00 Fri 8:00-14:30
University cards
All medical students will receive an ISIC card, which allows them access to the
computer rooms and various departments of university and it is used for
buying meals in all of the canteens. First time you enter a canteen, you have to
ask a lady at the counter to put some money to the card. The next time you
would like to get your meal, you only put the card in front of the reading
equipment and select the number of your meal, or give it to the lady in the
counter (depends in which canteen you are). The price of an average meal
ranges from 60 to 100 Czech crowns (2 to 4 euros).
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Masaryk University
Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic and the
largest in Moravia. It comprises of nine faculties with two hundred departments,
institutes and clinics, which carry out activities in a wide spectrum of disciplines and
areas of research. It has become one of the leading teaching and research
institutions in both the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
Despite its rapid growth, the university remains the most selective in the Czech
Republic in terms of the ratio of students applying for studies to the actual number
of students accepted. Masaryk University was also the first higher education
institution in the Czech Republic to provide prospective applicants with the
opportunity to apply for studies via an electronic application form. The prestigious
EUNIS Elite Award 2005 awarded to the university's Information System (IS) is proof
of its leading position when it comes to the introduction of information
technologies in tertiary education, being the first in Czech Republic and also the
first among the new member states of the EU.
The high rate of success of Masaryk University research teams in obtaining funding
for research and development projects offers striking proof that it is also a
prominent research university. Science and research activities I 2005 amounted to
560 million CZK (20 million EUR). The new university campus in Brno Bohunice, a
project unique within the Central European region, offers new research
opportunities and the chance to link these with teaching.
RESEARCH
Research, one of the highest priorities in Masaryk University, is evident both in the
close relationship between research and education in its Doctoral and Master's
degree programmes and in the number of successful research projects carried out
across the whole range of disciplines that the university is engaged in. A few of the
most impressive research results at Masaryk University in recent years are
mentioned below:
ENZYMES WITH PHARMACEUTICAL IMPLICATIONS
A team of experts from the National Centre for Biomolecular Research at the
Faculty of Science scored a major breakthrough in discovering new characteristics
of enzymes that facilitate the commercial production of a number of substances,
including pharmaceuticals.
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STEM CELL RESEARCH
Research into blood-forming stem cells under physiological and pathological
conditions are one of the key research programmes in the Internal
Hematooncological Clinic at the Faculty of Medicine.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH INTO CHILD DEVELOPMENT
In cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk university, the Faculty of
Humanities of Charles University in Prague and the University of Bristol, the Faculty
of Social Studies is carrying out longitudinal studies of the mental, social and health
development of children.
INFORMATICS AND MEDICAL RESEARCH
The Laboratory of Optical Microscopy at the Faculty of Informatics is concerned
with the development of computer/operated devices based on optical microscopes
that are capable of independent scanning and analysis of images of cells and their
parts, allowing 3D imaging.
OTHER RESEARCH:
CEITEC CENTRAL EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CEITEC is a supra-regional centre of scientific excellence, whose results will be
comparable to those of top centres and will thus contribute to strengthening the
position of Brno as a recognized European scientific centre. We strive to be
completely on par with the world's leading institutions of this kind, taking
advantage of the unique opportunities arising from synergies between life and
traditional sciences. CEITEC will become a by-word for innovative research in the
field of Quality of Life and Human Health.
NEW MAYO CLINIC IN BRNO
A new Mayo clinic, International Clinical Research Center (ICRC-Mayo) is being built
as a part of the St.Anne's University Hospital. It will support clinical research and
education with a focus on cardiovascular and neurological studies. It is anticipated
that because of the novel research involved, the center's work will advance
medical research, education and patient care in Europe and beyond. The first
phase should be completed in autumn 2012.
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St.Anne´s University Hospital
A, CH Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry
A,A5 Department of Oncological Surgery
A1 Department of Clinical Psychology
A1 1st Department of Orthopaedics
A2 2nd Department of Surgery
A2,J Department of Urology
A5 Department of Gynaecology
A5 Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
A5,M Department of Imaging Methods
B 1st Department of Internal Medicine - Cardioangiology
C Department of Neurology
D1 Department of Clinical Biochemistry
D2 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology
D2,E Department of Functional Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
D3 Department of Clinical Haematology
H,H2 Institute of Pathologic Anatomy
J Department of Neurosurgery
J,P 2nd Department of Internal Medicine
K Institute of Clinical Immunology and Allergology
M, M1 1st Department of Surgery
P Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
S Department of Stomatology
V Institute of Microbiology
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The University Hospital Brno-Bohunice
A Department of Pulmonary diseases and Tuberculosis
B Department of Infectious diseases
F Department of Dermatology and Venerology
G Department of Psychiatry
CH Department of Surgery
I1 Department of Pathology
I2 Department of Hemathology
L Department of Surgery, Department of Hematooncology
X Departments for Diagnostics and Therapy
Z Department of Gynecology
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First time in our hospitals
You will be introduced to your tutor during your first visit, which the resident will
ensure. Please be prepared for the fact that tutors speak English but most patients
don´t.
Czech health care system
Works on European pluralite type of health care. We have excellent government
hospitals that serve the healing patients with general care. The health care system
has two sectors: public and private. By law, all citizens staying in the Czech Republic
must have some health insurance. You -as a student of our faculty- are insured by
our university against damage at work done and your injuries.
Recommended clothing
In Czech Hospitals you have to wear white t-shirt or shirt (a t-shirt is better), white
trousers, white socks, white slippers/mules/shoes (not dirty ones from street). You
can also have a white coat if you don`t have T-shirt and trousers. If you don't have
any of them, you will have to buy it here.
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Country in the heart of Europe
The Czech Republic is in the middle of Europe. With its population of over ten
million inhabitants and an area over 78 000 square kilometres, it belongs to
one of the smaller countries from the former eastern block. By its location, it is
one of the most important transit countries.
Our state has a multiparty parliamentary democracy headed by president
Václav Klaus.
Czech economy with a situation of 82% of the European Union average is
considered to one of the most stable and prosperous of the post-Communist
states. Recent growth has been led mostly by export to Germany.
It was founded on 1st January 1993, when Czechoslovakia broke up into Czech
Republic and Slovakia. It became a member of OECD in 1995, NATO in 1998
and EU on May 2004.
The country is historically and culturally divided into three main regions Bohemia,
Moravia and Silesia. The country is also divided into 14
administrative regions.
The capital is Prague, which is also the biggest town in the Republic
(population over one million) and the administrative centre. It is the siege of
the President, the Government, the Parliament of the Czech Republic and the
Major Court. The second most important and largest city is Brno.
The majority of people living in the Czech Republic are Czech. Minorities living
in the Czech Republic - almost 2% include Slovaks, Polish, Germans and the
Romani.
The Czech Republic is one of the less religious countries in the world. Over
sixty percent of people count themselves as atheists. But majority of these
atheists like to say: “I believe in something above us”. The majority of religious
people are Roman Catholics and Evangelical Catholics.
The country has a continental climate. You should prepare for a relative hot
summer and a cold winter with ice and snow.
The Moravian region is the hottest and driest region in Czech. It is great for
planting vegetables, fruits and also wine.
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Czech Republic tourist destinations
Even though the Czech Republic is a small country in the middle of Europe, a lot of
tourists visit every year, because it has much to offer. These tourists search
especially for monuments, which are unprecedented in the world and also for
natural beauties, which are the boast of this land. The borders of the country are
created by mountains, which imaginary protect architectural treasures inside.
Prague
The capital of Czech Republic is Prague. This city is the centre of state institutions,
courts, various organizations and companies, political parties, religious associations,
universities etc. Prague castle is dominant, which is the traditional residence of
Czech monarchs and since 1918 it has been a residence of Czech president. In the
third yard, there is St.Vitus cathedral. It is the main and also the biggest cathedral in
Prague. It is actually devoted to three saints of Czech history. These are St.Vit,
St.Vojtech and St.Vaclav-a patron and protector of Czech lands. In the areal of
Prague castle, there are the lot of various churches. For instance, St.George's
basilica, St.Cross` chapel and St.George's monastery. Apart from these, there are
nice grounds around the whole complex, e.g. The golden street, which is full of very
small houses, where goldsmiths used to live. Nowadays there are galeries, museums
and stalls with souvenirs.
The Golden street ends with the tower Daliborka. It is a turret from 15th century
with a dungeon.
Vltava is the longest river of the country and flows through the Prague. There are
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many bridges across the river in Prague and the most interesting and important of
them is Charles bridge. It is located at the place of the original Judita's bridge which
was destroyed by flood. Charles bridge is from the 14th century when Karel IV. was
the king of the Czech lands. At the bridge, there are many statues of Czech saints.
Well-known are St.Jan of Nepomuk or St.Cyril and Methodius.
Prague is full of squares. The most interesting of them are Vaclavské náměstí
(Wenceslas square) and Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square). At the top of
Václavské náměstí is the National museum and the statue of St.Václav. The dominant
of Staroměstské náměstí is Old Town Hall with astronomical clock-Staroměstský
Orloj. Other monuments which can be found in the centre: National theatre,
Vysehrad Castle, The Jewish Quarter, Petrin Hill.
The whole historical centre of the city is included in the list of UNESCO world
heritage.
Historical monuments are not the only wealth of Prague. There are the lot of modern
buildings. One for all Dancing house at the quay of Vltava. Prague is a city, but we can
find also parts with nature. For example Petrin gardens are ideal for walks and for
view of the city, because there is the Petrin tower. Template for this building is
Eiffel's tower in Paris, (It is a miniature version of Eiffel Tower).
Kutná Hora (A)
An urban conservation area played an important role in silver mining in 13th century.
Whole city is surrounded by forests. The heart of the town is a scenic square with
romantic restaurants. The most visited monument is St.Barbora's cathedral, which is
situated near the centre of the city. Apart from this cathedral you can find other
historical monuments, which are worth seeing, such as the Czech museum of silver
and medieval mine, Stone house or Stone fountain. We recommend you to visit
famous ossuary. (C) It is a remarkable expirience for medical student.
Český Krumlov (B)
The city lies on the banks of Vltava around the originally gothic castle complex. It`s
architectural heritage has remained intact for more than five centuries. There is the
second most extensive castle areal after Prague castle in republic. Monumental
reservation includes over 300 Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Český Krumlov is
important centre of culture, because there are six museums, well-known City theatre
and in the summer the actors act out in the garden of the castle in a revolving
auditorium.
Telč
The square of Telc is flanked by a set of gothic and renaissance burgher houses with
arcades. Houses have a renaissance, baroque and classical shields. The square directs
to original gothic and renaissance castle from the 15th century with nice renaissance
garden and an English park. Other important monuments include: the area of the
former Jesuit college of the holy name of Jesus, a late gothic Church of St.Ghost, spirit
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parish Church of St.James from the 14th century, the Marian column and two
baroque fountains in the square.
Lednicko-Valtický areál
Princes of Liechtenstein transformed their estate between 17th and 20th century in
a big park. This area is among the most modified landscapes in Europe. Adjustments
were based on the principles of the English parks. Here you can find the baroque
architecture, the neo-gothic architecture or castles and small buildings built in
romantic style. These are Glasshouse, Minaret, New court, Temple of three graces,
Obelisk etc.
Olomouc
The city is situated in the middle of central Moravia. For its unique atmosphere, it is
a popular center of international conferences and festivals. Olomouc is, next to Brno,
second historical and political center of Moravia. Nowadays the Palacky university is
situated in Olomouc and also the archdiocese. The city is the spiritual and
educational centre. An important monument is Column of holy trinity. This pillar,
erected in the 18th century, reaches a height of 35 meters. This unique piece of
architecture is characterized as „Olomouc baroque“. The column is decorated with
many statues and sculptures and is the largest in central Europe.
Žďár nad Sázavou
The city is important thanks to the church at the Green hill „Zelená hora“. The
pilgrimage church dedicated to St.John of Nepomuk was bulit during the years
1719-1722. It is a masterpiece of the architect Santini and most original example of
the so-called „baroque gothic“. It is built in a five-pointed star and is surrounded by a
cemetery and chapels. A platform is derived from the circle in which is inscribed
decagon. Around this circuit turn five chapels each with a triangular floor plans and
lay out with five chapels in oval shape. The second interesting is the Museum of
books which is the only one in central Europe.
All of these previous cities belongs to the list of UNESCO world heritage.
Hluboká nad Vltavou (D)
The castle is the biggest attraction for visitors. It is a neo-gothic monument built in
the Tudor gothic style, following the model of the English Royal Windsor castle.
Moreover, there are more attractive targets: Ohrada zoo, luxury golf course, the
princely court and Alš`s south bohemian gallery where you can see a collection of
sculptures and paintings by Dutch painters from the 17th and 18th century.
Slavkov u Brna
A town known as Austerlitz abroad. It is an important place of Europe history,
because a battle of Three emperors took place there on december 2nd 1805.
Napoleon army defeated Austrians and Russians.
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You can visit: Peace memorial at the Zuran hill where Napoleon had his main tent. A
Baroque castle with an imposant garden in french and english style in the centre of
the town. Nowadays there is a historical museum which offers multimedial
presentation of the battle.
Czech nature
The Czech Republic is surrounded by mountains, which protected the Bohemian
country for centuries from abroad. In the North there are Krkonose, the highest
mountains with the top named Snezka. Is in unforgetable experience to see this part.
In the South-West it is Sumava. It is one of the oldest mountains in the Europe. The
top of Sumava is Arber which in excatly on the border with Germany. There is also
the Lipno barier, which is the biggest water area in the republic and it was built on
the river Vltava. In the East there are Beskydy. These are forested mountains with
rounded peaks on the border between Poland and Slovakia. In the South you can find
Pálava. Pálava is a protected area with untouched nature, 30 km far from Brno. It
starts from the village Pavlov and finishes around the city of Mikulov and state
border with Austria. The local landscape is very preserved and thanks to that you can
meet a lot of rare animals and plants. There are important archeological areas,
because this place was constantly inhabited for thousands years.
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Traveling in Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic you can travel quite easily to almost everywhere. There are
many ways and companies to travel with. Here we have recommended just a few
of them for you:
BUSES:
Student Agency (www.studentagency.cz):
This company offers long distance coaches, to many different Czech and European
cities (e.g. Olomouc, Hradec Kralove, Plzen, Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Paris,
Amsterdam etc.). Advantages of this company are high standards of the on-board
services such as steward, free drinks, free Wi-Fi, free magazines and newspapers,
watching movies and listening to the radio. For buses to Prague or Vienna Airport,
you must change at the Main Bus Stations, Florenc and Praterstern respectively.
The bus stop in Brno is called “Grand Hotel bus station”. You can reserve any
journey online, pay electronically, and then you just need to print the ticket or
remember your ticket number.
• Journey Brno - Prague (Florenc) takes approximately 2H 30Min, price is 200
CZK or 250 CZK to Ruzyně airport (200 km) .
• Journey Brno - Vienna (Center) takes approximately 2H, price is 190 CZK from
Praterstern bus station (downtown) or 310 CZK from Schwechat airport (150
km).
• Journey Brno - Bratislava takes approximately 2H, price is 220 CZK and you
must take a separate bus to the Airport (100 km).
Megabus (www.megabus.cz)
Megabus is another company offering connections to Czech and European cities as
well. You can also book your journey via the internet.
Eurolines (www.eurolines.cz)
Another company with similar offers to almost whole Europe like companies
mentioned above.
ČSAD (www.jizdnirady.cz)
This bus company goes to almost every place in the Czech Republic. You can visit
many places with them - castles, villages, town, cities etc. Normally you can buy
tickets from the drivers.
Tourbus (www.tourbus.cz)
Tourbus offers one of the cheapest connections between Prague and Brno.
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BUS STATIONS:
Prague
• Florenc bus station (Metro station Florenc, lines B and C)
Brno (2 different!!):
• Hotel Grand bus station (companies: Student agency, Megabus)
•Zvonařka bus station (companies: Tourbus, Eurolines, ČSAD etc.)
TRAINS:
České dráhy (ČD) (www.cd.cz) In the Czech Republic, unfortunately we have
only one major rail company called České dráhy (ČD). Travelling by rail, for a single
person is more expensive than travelling by bus, but it is cheaper if there is a group
of people travelling (third and every other pays only 50% of the price). Trains
depart from Hlavní nádraží (translation: main railway station).
FLIGHTS:
Although there is an airport in Brno called Tuřany, but unfortunately there are not
many flight connections to and from this airport. Most students travel via two main
airports - Ruzyně in Prague (Czech Republic) and Schwechat in Vienna (Austria).
Both are approximately 200km away from Brno. There are direct connections (or
with one transfer) from both airports services by companies (e.g. Student Agency).
TRAVELLING IN PRAGUE
You need to have a ticket for public transportation:
• 26 CZK, 90 minutes
• I recommend you, to get a SMS ticket: www.dpp.cz/en/sms-ticket on your
mobile phone - write the text: DPT and send it to the phone number 902 06
26.
• Bus No. 119 to Bus/Metro station Dejvicka (line A), to get to Florenc station
you have to change at Muzeum station to line B
• Bus No. 100 to Bus/Metro station Zlicin (line B) and directly to Florenc station
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History of Brno
Surroundings of Brno were settled into, around 4000 BC, when the first agricultural
colonies were founded.
Approximately 1020 AD Brno castle was built by Duke Bretislav and a small colony on
the bank of the river Svratka started to spread. In 1243 the villages of Brno were
united and Brno got the royal town privileges. Famous Cistercian nunnery (monastery
for nuns) was founded by Queen Eliska Rejcka. During centuries, the town was
surrounded by fortifications and its importance rose. Brno became a prominent
meeting point of three big traderoutes leading from Poland, Austria and Hungary.
In the Thirty Years War the city was besieged by Swedish forces, who did not manage
to conquer the city. That big Swedish defeat prevent them from marching against
Vienna and gave more time to create an Austrian offence and end the war promptly.
Following the war, a city became a forcible baroque fortress. In 1742, Prussian army
tried to capture the city but they also broke their teeth on it. Shortly after that the
bishopric was established on the hill Petrov.
On December 2nd 1805, the three emperors´ battle was fought in Austerlitz (Slavkov)
near Brno. Napoleon army defeated Austrians and Russians.
In the 19th century, the fortifications were demolished and the city enlarged in
Vienna`s architecture style. In this time J.G.Mendel laid the foundations of genetics at
monastery in Old Brno. During the First Republic (1918-1938) the university was
established and named after the first Czechoslovakian president T.G.Masaryk.
The second world war was devastating. The city was controlled by Gestapo from
Spilberk and many citizens were murdered in Kounicovy dormitories by SS troops.
After the war, all german inhabitants were deported.
Next communist era brought economical stagnation. Fortunately the city was
changing into a lovely metropolis. Many finances were invested on science and
education. In 2007 the University Campus for medical and natural sciences became
functional and by September 2010, it was officially completed and opened. Since the
Masaryk University has become the most modern university building in central
Europe.
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Must see in Brno
Spilberk castle
The baroque fortress with Petrov hill dominates the skyline of Brno.
The old castle was founded by King Premysl Otakar II in 1277. In the 14th century,
autonomous Luxembourgs reigned here. During the centuries the castle was
transformed into a forcible baroque fort. The fort resisted all swedish attacks during
the batlle of Brno (1643) under Raduit de Souches leadership.
In the 18th century, Spilberk became a nightmare for the whole Europe. The terrific
prison was built in Kasematy. The heaviest prison in Austrian-Hungarian empire was
called „dungeon of nations“. This prison was closed as late as 1961.
Nowadays, you can find a museum there. Many famous festivals as Ignis Brunensis,
Summer Shakespeare festival and iron fencing exhibitions take place there.
Petrov
This church was built on the rocky edge of the old part of the city. Together with
Spilberk they make up an incommutable panorama of Brno. We can find the
cathedral of St. Paul and St. Peter and the Bishop´s residence there.
The cathedral of St. Paul and St. Peter is the oldest Cathedral in Brno, its beginnings
are dated to 11-12th century.
It was rebuilt into a gothic church in the 14th century and it was given the final form
in years 1904 and 1905 when the two towers, the dominating features, were built in
neogothic style.
You can find Petrov on one kind of the Czech coin.
Freedom square (Náměstí Svobody)
The dominating feature of the city centre, the square of triangular shape, is Namesti
Svobody. The first thing that you may notice is the plague column and Skacel´s public
fontain where the parts of his poems are written.
The whole square is bordered by bourgeois houses where historical elements
together with modern ones are gently mixed.
The square is an attractive place especially when traditional Christmas and Easter
markets take place. Do not forget the every-year November gustation of wine from
the Czech fields. It is a unique experience.
Česká street
The pedestrian zone going from the northwest part of Namesti Svobody and leading
to Jostova - where many tram stops can be found.
Looking for a great place, where anyone meets anyone? You can´t miss Česka street,
the biggest meeting point where young couples have dates under the clock,
classmates start their way around pubs and children wait for their mums. Every day
and night time, you can meet someone here.
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Vila Tugendhat
The jewel of functionalism is situated in the Cerna pole quarter. It was created by
famous architect Ludwig Miese van den Rohe for Mr and Mrs Tuggendhat in 1928.
Because of their Jewish origin, they had to escape and the house was used by Willy
Messerschmidt, a German aircraft engineer. After the second World War, Red army
ruined almost the whole interior. After the Velvet revolution, the house was
reconstructed and in 2001 his importance was declared by its inclusion in UNESCO
patrimony.
Capuchin crypt
The crypt is situated in the basement of Elevation of the Holy Cross Church near
Masarykova street. There you can find mummified bodies of more than 50 people,
monks and Aristocrats from 18th century. The bodies were mummified just by air
and you can admire their whole physiognomy. The body of famous Baron Trenck, a
leader of dragoon regiment (one kind of Brno beer is named in his honor) and
St.Clementine relics are burried there.
Jundrov forest
If you want to get rest in a forest within the city of Brno, you should go to Jundrov.
The wide forest-park is just few minutes by tram from the centre. Many pavements
cross this park. You can meet mouflons, deer, wild pigs and many other animals
there.
How to get there:the bus No. 52 from Mendel square („Mendlovo namesti“), it's the
stop „Stara dalnice“.
Brno Exhibition Centre
This fairground is most important exhibition ground in the Czech Republic. It is
situated in Pisarky valley near Mendel square. It was founded in 1928. The pavilions
were designed by elite architects of that era. Many exhibitions such as the
international machine, industries exhibit, invex, the concerts of the best rock bands
like Linkin Park, Rolling Stones can be seen here.
How to get there: tram No. 1, tram stop called „Výstaviště“.
The University campus
The complex of the most modern university buildings in Europe. It is situated next to
the university hospital of Brno. The theoretical departments of Faculty of Medicine,
Faculty of Science and Faculty of Sports Studies are situated there.
Take a bus No. 60 or 61 to bus stop „Nemocnice Bohunice“ or you can take a trolley
bus No. 25 from Mendel square to the same bus stop.
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Prehrada (dam)
This 10 kilometres long dam, also called the „Sea of Brno“, used to be one of the
most frequent recreation areas, where boats were anchored and the green
meadows around attract used to people for long walks. It is still a very popular centre
for relaxation and sports activities, especially the water sports such as windsurfing,
canoeing, sailing, fishing and many more. With regrets we have to say, that
swimming in the dam is at your own risk because of cyanobacteria.
The best way how to get there is to take a tram No.1 and get out at the „Pristaviste
station“.
If you want to take a longer walk, go to the north to the Veveri castle.
Veveri castle
The castle is lying upon the river Svratka in the north end of Brno dam. This gothic
castle was founded in the 13th century. During centuries a small manor was
transformed into a large castle with huge fortifications and towers. In 19th century
countess Ypsilanti rebuilt the surroundings into parkside with glasshouses.
The area surrounding the castle is hilly and woody, it is a good choice for having a
picnic because of the nice view of the dam. You can get there by bus, bike or by boat
across the dam.
Brno Underground
The subterranean kingdom in the historical centre of the city of Brno allows visitors a
unique insight into mysterious and unusual places, which underline the centuries of
history that the city boasts, a history which has not been explored in great detail. It is
also thanks to this that the genius loci of these places enthused with history. This
includes the labyrinth under Zelny trh and Cellar of the Master of the Mint on
Dominikanske namesti.
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Transportation in Brno
General information
The city of Brno and its surroundings are serviced by a public transport system with
unified travel tickets, which you can use for travelling by trams, buses, trolley-buses,
microbuses, boats and trains (limited distance). This company is called Dopravní
podnik města Brna (abr. DPMB) - in English it is called - Brno Public Transportation
Company.
Tickets
Before each journey, the traveller has to have a ticket and validate
it immediately after boarding the vehicle. During changes, tickets
do not need to be further validated.
The validity of a ticket is time and zone limited. If you travel around
Brno you don't have to buy any tickets with extra zones. The ticket
is valid from the moment it is validated for a period specified on it
and only in those tariff zones marked on the ticket.
All tickets are transferable, except the 10 minutes ticket (this one is valid only in the
vehicle, where it was already validated).
LEGEND TO PICTURE
A ... ticket number
B ... type of ticket
C ... time validity of ticket
D ... zone validity of ticket
E ... how tickets are used
F ... price
G ... print for marking:
1 ... zone
2 ... date
3 ... time
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Tickets are sold at ticket vending machines at transport hubs and important stops,
tobacconists, outlets of the Brno Public Transportation Company and drivers.
Most important tickets
Losing a ticket, forgetting travelling pass, ticket control
You need to have a validated ticket during your entire journey. That means you have
to validate it immediately after getting on board. In every vehicle, there can be ticket
controllers. These are casually dressed men or women, which will show you a card or
metal badge of Brno Public Transportation Company. You have to show them your
ticket or pass. If you don't have any of these, you will have to pay a fine, 700 CZK if
you pay immediately or within 5 working days, 1000 CZK if you pay later. If you own
a pass and you just simply forgot to take it with you, you have to (to avoid paying the
full fine) bring it within 5 working days to an outlet of transportation company and
you will pay a fine of 50 CZK. Should you lose anything when travelling, ask any
driver for assistance. All found items are deposited, the following day, at the Lost
and Found Office, Malinovského nám. 3, Tel. No. +420 542 173 012
Transportation during a night
Between 23:00 and 5:00 there are running no trams, trolley-buses or casual buses.
In this time there are night buses signed by numbers 89-99. These gather together in
front of the Main railway station and leave together at specific times:
• Friday and Saturday nights - 23:00, 23:30, 0:00, 0:30…every half an hour until 5:00
• a night before a working day (e.g. Wednesday or Sunday) - 23:00, 23:30, 0:00,
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00
BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS!!!
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Sports Venue
Indoor Climbing
More info: www.tjsokolbrno1.cz
Address: Kounicova 20
Kraví Hora Swimming pool
End of tram no.4.
More info: www.kravihora-brno.cz
Sprint Tennis
Indoor, outdoor tennis courts
More info: www.sprinttenis.cz
Fitness Centrum Velký Průvan
Tram 2 or 6 (tram station Celní)
More info: www.posilovna-pruvan.cz
E-mail: velkypruvan@gmail.com
Address: Vídeňská 77
Fitness 3000
More info: www.fitness3000.cz
E-mail: fitnes3000@seznam.cz
Address: Divadelní 3 - Brno
Big One Fitness Club
Take tram or bus to “Hlavní nádraží”
More info: www.big1fitness.cz
Tel: (+420) 542 211 903
E-mail: info@big1fitness.cz
Address: Benešova 14/16
2nd Location
Take tram to Mendlovo Náměstí
Tel: (+420) 543 254 616
Address: Václavská 6
Fitness & Wellness Center at Best Western Hotel (Hotel International)
Take tram to Česká
Tel: (+420) 542 122 333
E-mail: fitness@hotelinternation.cz
Address: Husova 16
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Communication
The izolation from the Iron courtain days still influence normal life in the
Czech Republic and you can feel it mostly in communication. Sometimes older
people are diffident to internatiolnal students. The majority of older people
speak only czech eventually russian. But don´t be affraid that nobody will
understand. Almast all af young czechs speak english or german.
Czech is a very specific and hard language, which has its own specific letters
like Ř-a fricative trill (no one except czechs can pronounce it;)
But the pronunciation is quite simply-the letters sound the same as you read
them.
During your stay-in a hospital, in a restaurant or in shop, the phases bellow
can be use full for you.
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Czech cuisine
Eating habits in the Czech Republic are quite different from the rest of the world.
Our cuisine is typical for middle Europe - it is quite heavy, but in combination with
our national drink - beer; it is a tasty meal and a delicious experience. Eating is a
Czech national sport. You can see many people with their well deserved bellies. We
call it “beer pregnancy” or “beerceps”.
Soups
Czech meal consists of two courses - the first ordinary part is a hot soup. It is usually
served as part of the menu in restaurants. Most common are beef or chicken broth
with noodles or liver dumplings.
Sauces
Sauces (omáčky) have the leading role in Czech cuisine - usually made from meat
broth and vegetables (e.g. tomato sauce, mushroom sauce and sauerkraut soup
called „zelňačka“ or famous vegetable sauce and marinated beef sirloin called
”svíčková”).
The main course
− Roasted pork, sauerkraut, dumplings (“vepřo-knedlo-zelo”) - the most famous
Czech meal. You can order it in all Czech restaurants and we highly
recommend you to try it. (As a side dish to the sauces we usually serve
dumplings (knedlíky) - meal made from a dough (flour, eggs and sometimes
potatoes) boiled in hot water).
− Goulash - originally a Hungarian dish, which is very popular in the Czech
Republic. It is in fact meat broth with red pepper. Also served with dumplings
but of a different kind - made from a roll.
− Vepřové koleno - A roasted pork knee is a typical pub dish, served with
horseradish and mustard. They even make a special serving holder for it,
which could easily double as a medieval torture device for a small animal.
− Bramboráky - fried pancakes made of rough-grated or fine-grated raw
potatoes, flour, milk spiced with marjoram.
− Wiener schnitzel - meat fillet in bread-crumbs served with potato salad or
fried cheese with potatoes.
− Koláče, Buchty - a type of yeast pastry consisting of fillings ranging from fruits
to cheese or poppy seeds on doughnuts.
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Beer
Brewing has longstanding traditions in the Czech Republic. The first records
about beer production relate to 1088 and the first brewery is known to have
existed in 1118 and the city of Brno had the right to brew beer from the 12th
century. The most famous Czech beer brands are Pilsner Urquell and
Budweiser Budvar, but in Czech Rep. you can try many different beers, some
of them you can find only in specific days during the year e.g. harvest beer
“Dožínkové pivo” or green beer “Zelené pivo”.
Practical information
Almost all beers produced in the Czech Republic are bottom-fermenting. They
are varied in colour from pale “světlé”, through amber ”polotmavé” and dark
“tmavé” to black “černé”. Top-fermented wheat beer “pšeničné pivo” can
also be found pretty often. Beers in the Czech Rep. are brewed in different
strengths from 3-9% of alcohol, which will be expressed also in its taste. In
pubs or on the labels you can distinguish this by grade scale. Mostly you can
get "tap" beer 10° containing app. 4.4% alc., "lager" beer, brewed between
11° (5% alc.) and 12° (5.5% alc.) and “special” beers, brewed above 13°.
Reservations are not obligatory if you want to go for a beer. On one side there
is a high possibility that you won't find a free place in the pub you wanted; on
the other side there are lots of other pubs nearby you can visit. The most
popular days for going for a beer are Friday followed by Wednesday and
Saturday, that's why we recommend you to reserve for a place (or make a
reservation). Making a reservation is for free; usually you have to be there by
20:00, at the latest.
Smoking in the pubs is allowed in Czech Republic, but in some restaurants or
cafes you can easily find a non-smoking part, unfortunately this is not the case
with pubs.
the next page, you have a IFMSA TOP 5 pubs list. You can find more pubs (also
so good) in appendixes.
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IFMSA CZ - TOP 5 pubs for BEER LOVERS
U Richarda
• Address: Údolní 7 (behind of the Faculty of Medicine in downtown)
• Reservation: 00420 775 027 918, www.uricharda2.cz
• 4 kind of beers - Honey beer called in Czech „Medovépivo“, Sour cherry
beer called „Višňovépivo“, Wheat Beer called „Pšeničnépivo“ and Light
lager called „Světlýležák“coming under a small Brno brewery from city
part Žebětín
Středověká krčma
• Address: Česká 6
• Reservation: 00420 542 21 00 21, brno.stredovekakrcma.cz
• Every Friday and Saturday historical fencing or belly dancers can be found
here. Here, you can try very old Slavic drinks „Medovina“called “mead”
in English. It is light alcohol made from honey, you can drink it cold or
hot („Soptící medovina“) with steam coming out of it. Another
interesting beer would be beer Korma, that is a mixture of mead and a
beer. The right place where you can feel the history
Steak bar Modrá růže
• Address: Modrá růže - Kounicova 2
• Reservation: Modrá růže - 00420 521 248 912
• Here you can try here almost 20 different kinds of beers, produced by
bigger and smaller breweries and many steaks-even tartar steak from
raw beef
Minipivovar Pegas
• Address: Jakubská 4
• Reservation: 00420 542 210 104, www.hotelpegas.cz
• This is another small brewery in Brno with its own beers. Most people
don't like the staff here, but many like the beers.
Pivovarská pivnice
• Address: Mendlovo náměstí 20
• Reservation: 00420 543 420 130, www.pivovarskabrno.cz
• This is the biggest and most famous brewery of Brno producing its own
beer called “Starobrno” for many centuries.
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Restaurants
There are plenty of restaurants, the best choice are Czech pubs and restaurants, with
a typical Czech cuisine. Of course, you can find many international restaurants such
as Italian, Indian, French, Spannish or Asian. It takes time to decide, what your
favourite meal is and where you want to have it.
You can find a list of some restaurants here. International restaurants are in the
appendix.
Arca di Adria
One of the most welcoming restaurants and the most central with Italian food. Has a
great outside place during summer. Address: Náměstí Svobody 17
Pegas
A frequently visited place due to its nice atmosphere and beer variety. You can also
experience here some of Czech traditional dishes. Adress: Jakubská 120
Blahovka
Awarded with the certificate of “Best Pilsner Beer” of all Brno, combined with the
famous “koleno” (knee pork) makes the perfect spot for those you like to have the
“breakfast of champions”. Adress: Gorkého 54
Empire I
n the top of the building, it combines the perfect atmosphere with a great view. Also
provides a lovely meal giving you're the opportunity of tasting something different.
M-Palace
With the best view over the city and quite a romantic atmosphere, makes it a nice
choice to hang out with your beloved one. Adress: Heršpická 813
Stopkova plzenska pivnice
A new restaurant in the popular and crowed street, Ceska. A must go to restaurant,
mainly due to it's traditional Czech food and good beer. Address: Česká 5
Annapurna
This restaurant offers an ethnic Indian cuisine cooked for you by experianced Indian
chefs. Friendly staff and guaranteed quality are offered to you right in the heart of
Brno. Address: Josefska 427/14
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Nightlife
There are many ways on how to spend time in this city when the sun goes down.
You can choose between more than 1000 pubs, music clubs, where many Czech or
international (pop, music) groups play, or discos. You will be surprised, how long the
pubs stay open and you can enjoy well-know Czech beer. But be careful-public
drinking is prohibited in the city. We decided to place a list of our favourite
restaurants below. You know-many of pubs are ok but the really good ones you need
to find more than one month.
We want to share our international fellow experiences with you to make this night
ride much easier for you;)
MIMSA TOP 5 clubs
7nebe
Address: Jánská 9
Reservation: (+420) 777 994 494 E-mail: provoz@7nebe.cz
7nebe is a favorite for MIMSA parties. Right in the center this club is spacious with a
lot of dancing room to get your groove on. Not only are the bartenders friendly, but
the drinks are cheap as well!
TwoFaces
Address: Biskupská 1
Reservation: (+420) 775 960 930
Two faces is the #1 spot for international students. Located right on Šilingrovo
náměstí, it is the only club in Brno with a pool inside it! Great music ranging from the
most recent to popular oldies, two floors, and two bars. It is a great place not only for
dancing but also socializing, you're bound to have a great night here.
Livingstone
Address: Dominikánské nám.
Reservation: +420 542 210 090
Set in a interesting environment, Livingstone offers the kind of atmosphere you can't
find anywhere else in Brno. Popular to both Czech and international students with
music appealing to everyone's taste, from 80's to hip-hop. This club has foosball, an
upstairs drinking area, and a separate chill-out room.
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Metrro
Address: Poštovská 6
Reservation: 515 533 452
With sofas and movie-inspired posters, this is a great environment to ň
lowly get merry! Metro always attracts a friendly crowd with people only
looking to have fun!
Fleda
Address: Štefánikova 24
Fleda is one of the largest clubs in Brno and hosts the most important
club events in Brno. The club is usually booked for big themed events. It
has one of Brno's biggest dance floors, multiple bars, chillout area and
another small dance floor. A good place to go for groups, and a great
place to meet new people from different backgrounds.
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Cafés
It is not a problem to have a coffee or have lunch on every corner of the city.
„Small gardens“, that is how we call them, grow up every spring in the front
of the restaurants and cafes, where you can sit and enjoy your drinks
or meal outside.
No matter what it is, if you like some specialities from cafe shops with extraordinary
kinds of coffee, if you prefer to drink a beer somewhere in the pub or if you give a
way to delicious wine which is served right from the barrel, you will be surprised of
pleasant prices and nice waiters everywhere.
Liberty Cafe
A MIMSA favourite! Found in near the upmarket shops of Brno centre, Liberty Café is
a splendid place to have a coffee and a bite to eat during the day, and with late
opening hours it is a good option for pre-drinking before proceeding to a nearby club.
Café Lavazza
Your local coffee. Comfortable and relaxing, just right for hanging out and catchingup
with friends.
Solitaire
A chic café found in the city centre with a pleasant garden area. Offers coffee,
moravian wine, beer and fresh food. Can also be booked for private functions.
Podnebi
A discreet and charming café, situated just behind the Komenského náměstí. Friendly
service, free Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, chocolate and Paninis it is a good place to go for a
chat with friends. The outdoor patio is great in the summer!
La Dolce Vita (non-smoking)
This café is seated in the historic part of town, Petrov Brno, near the church. It offers
a quiet environment with a summer garden and Italian music. La Dolce Vita boasts 38
kinds of hot chocolate, 28 kinds of frappe, specialty coffee, Italian coffee (PORTIOLI),
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, salads, toasts, ice cream sundaes.
Mezzanine Café
Situated just behind the Computer Rooms, a favorite amongst Portuguese students.
Well-know for the portuguese coffee and „ Pastéis de nata“
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Shopping
What is the great advantage of Brno when we are talking about shopping? An
amazing idea to buy? everything necessary, everything what can satisfy your needs,
nearby. As the time went by, a lot of new supermarkets and shopping areas have
grown in Brno. Supermarkets try to cover all customers needs and their opening
time is very often non-stop. The shopping areas themselves are usually open until 9
p.m. We would mention for example
Vankovka
A warehouse turned into a shopping center with a large variety of shops and cafés. A
gallery is the passing point between the central train station and the bus station If
you need to find something, that would be the perfect place to start.
Olympia
The second shopping area is little bit peripheric, with almost one hundred shops,
cafes, restaurants or fast foods with the addition of a kart circuit. Challenge your
friends and have a great afternoon chilling out. Though out of the city, still a good
place to visit for a good time. The cinema complex is also situated there.
There is a free bus connection between Vankovka and Olympia with special blue
buses.
H&M / Zara
Because students have to always look their best, the best place to create your style
would be Zara and H&M. Adress: Česká 161
Wagner
A must go to any student who needs books, dossiers or any other kind of study
material to be successful in their course. Adress: Česká 161
IKEA
The perfect place to buy furniture and make your house/flat feel more like home.
Adress: Skandinávská 4
Of course you can find other supermarkets such as Kaufland, Billa, Tesco, Albert,
Interspar in Brno
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MIMSA Cards Discounts & Benefits
Accommodation/Real Estate:
http://www.foreigners.cz/
Check also other services such as the personal assistance,
the comprehensive health insurance for foreigners,
transportation from/to airport and much more!
Translation services:
http://www.aback.cz/en/
Translation services ABACK linguistic consulting:
Certified translations, European and non-European languages,
comprehensive services.
Office equipment, Copy and Printings:
http://www.copytoner.cz/
Copy center and office equipment
MIMSA card-holders get 10% discount
Restaurants:
Indian Restaurant Annapurna
You can now benefit from a 10% discount (excluding Lunch Menu).
http://www.indicka-annapurna.cz/
Billiard:
Enjoy playing some billiard at Šilingrak Billiard club close to Šilingrovo namesti
(Biskupska 10).Get a 10% discount on playing pool mo-fr until 8pm and sa until 7pm
when showing your MIMSA card. On sundays you get a 20% discount until 8pm.
Car rentals:
Car Rental Excelent Car
20% discount when you present your MIMSA card. Tel +420736208288
www.pujcovnaautbrno.cz
www.excelentcarhire.com
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ISIC Cards Discounts & Benefits
Technologies:
http://www.istylecz.cz/
Apple devices with 5% discount in the presence of ISIC Card.
Adress: Nam. Svobody nº20
Olympia Shopping Mall
Cultural events:
Discount in Ballet, Opera and Theatre tickets
Restaurants:
At McDonald’s you can have a special menu for a special rice
(Medium BigMac meal & Medium McChicken meal both for 160kc)
Driving school :
Autoskola Chaloupkova
Get 10% off on all driving school courses
Gym:
Big One Fitness
Get 20% off gym entrance
Hotel International
Get 10% off gym entrance
Food:
Get various discounts at McDonald's, KFC and Subway
Oxford Bookshop
Get 10% off when showing your ISIC card
Paintball Brno
Get free equipment during working day (not on Fridays)
Transportation:
Student Agency:
Get a discount on some routes.
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We hope that this booklet is helpful for you and that you will enjoy your studies
and life here in Brno. We looked forward to seeing you throughout orientation week.
The activites we have scheduled are as follows:
Monday, Sept. 10th: Campus Tour and Scavenger Hunt around Brno
Tuesday, Sept. 11th: Enrollment and Lunch with Parents
Pool Hall
Wednesday, Sept. 12th: Enrollment and Lunch with Parents
Evening Pub Games
Thursday, Sept. 13th: Enrollment and Lunch with Parents
Laser Tag
Friday, Sept. 14th: Enrollment and Welcome BBQ
Karaoke Evening
Saturday, Sept. 15th: Day at the pool (if weather permissible)
Cocktail Party
Sunday, Sept. 16th: Boat ride to the castle Veveri (if weather permissible)
Mon. Sept. 17th - Fri. Sept. 21st: First week of classes
Friday. Sept. 21st: Fresher's Party
For each event we will meet in front of the Medical Faculty at Komenského nám. 2,
if not otherwise specified. You will be informed about the times and venues during
enrollment or by checking our website for updated information: www.mimsa.cz
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This booklet was created by the conjunction of International medical students from
MIMSA (Masaryk International Medical Students Association) and Czech students
from IFMSA (International Federation of Medical Students Association). It is based
on the original version, published in 2010 by
Luís Cardoso Goncalves Cyrillo (MIMSA Co-ordinator)
Martin Kubát (IFMSA Co-ordinator)
Matej Halaj (Graphic Designer)
Dale Kalina (MIMSA President 2010)
Vasco André Neves (MIMSA Vice-President 2010)
Roshan Photay (MIMSA)
Devangna Bhatia (MIMSA)
Eliska Lasová (IFMSA)
Eliska Dubská (IFMSA LEO)
Eva Markvartová (IFMSA)
Jindrich Cerny (IFMSA LP)
Peter Lidinsky (IFMSA)
Zuzana Simonová (IFMSA)
The information contained in this booklet is
accurate at the time of publication and is meant
as a guide for those students starting at Masaryk University.
We hope that it proves useful for your studies and life in Brno and we look forward
to meeting you in person.
We would like to give thanks to the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University for their
help with producing this booklet.