Tower sights in Brno
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Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul
From the top of Zelný trh, Petrská climbs Petrov hill, site of the gargantuan Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul. Ascend its tower for great views of Brno, or descend into its forlorn crypt.
The 14th-century cathedral was originally built on the site of a pagan temple to Venus and has been reconstructed many times since. The highly decorated 11m-high main altar with figures of SS Peter and Paul was carved by Viennese sculptor Josef Leimer in 1891. The Renaissance Bishop's palace (Biskupská palác; closed to the public) adjoins the cathedral. To the left is the pleasant Denisovy Sady park, which sweeps in a verdant arc around Petrov hill.
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Town Hall Tower
The Town Hall Tower, raised by 5m during repairs in 1905 so as not to disappear among the newly built houses around it, offers magnificent views. For another Kč30 you can also see the Town hall's interior, including the Crystal hall, Fresco hall and Treasury.
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