Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre

"Legend has it that long ago, the city of Brno was terrorized by a fearsome beast that lived near the River Svratka. The creature, known as the "Brno Dragon," would emerge from the river at night, destroying crops, frightening villagers, and causing chaos. Desperate for a solution, the city’s leaders promised a great reward to anyone who could defeat the monster. Many brave souls tried and failed, until one day, a clever butcher came forward with an unusual plan. Instead of facing the dragon with weapons, he decided to use his wit. He filled a large oxhide with quicklime and placed it near the dragon's lair. When the hungry creature devoured the oxhide, it rushed to the river to drink, and as the quicklime reacted with water, the dragon’s stomach swelled, and it exploded. The city was saved, and the butcher became a local hero. In honor of this victory, a replica of the "Brno Dragon" was hung in the Old Town Hall, where it remains to this day. Visitors still come to marvel at the beast, now a symbol of Brno’s resilience and cleverness. Though not a real dragon, the legend continues to live on in the hearts of the city's people."

"Walk into the Old Town Hall courtyard and then up the tower for a small fee to enjoy amazing views of Brno city center! Check out the Brno Dragon & the Brno wheel hanging in the entrance. Don't forget to read about their significance for Brno! Also, I wonder what the tourist information center would tell you about the Brno tradition of churches ringing their bells at 11am instead of 12am... does it have something to do with war with the Swedish? ;)"