Today, Brno’s celebrations titled “Den Brna 2018” culminate in a historical battle re-enactment with troops on Špilberk. Photo credit: Katerina Xagorari.
Brno, Aug 18 (BD) – In 1645, during the final phase of the Thirty Years’ War, Brno was the only city that successfully fended off the Swedish expansion. The citizens of Brno resisted the three-month siege. This important defensive victory is celebrated every year around August 15th.
Photo credit: Katerina Xagorari
Photo credit: Katerina Xagorari
Photo credit: Katerina Xagorari
Photo credit: Katerina Xagorari
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