OLD TOWN HALL (STARÁ RADNICE)
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From Zelný Square, it can be reached by taking the two streets leading north, Mečová or Radnická. The building grew around a medieval house from the 13th century and was consecrated as the town hall in 1343. It was expanded over the centuries, according to administrative needs and conflicts, until 1935, when the municipal administrative functions were relocated. The building is dominated by a beautiful Renaissance tower with a panoramic gallery, where you can contemplate the city. The entrance from Radnická Street is through a beautiful Gothic portal designed in 1510 by the Viennese sculptor Anton Pilgram. In the entrance corridor, you will see the "Brno Dragon" (Brněnský Drak) on the ceiling... this is actually an Amazonian crocodile, given to the city by Archduke Matyáš in 1608 and which, according to legend, colonized the city's waters. It has since become the mascot of Brno.
When you enter the tourist office through the main door of the old town hall, you will probably notice the twisted stone tower that adorns the Gothic portal. This is a mischief of the famous medieval architect Anton Pilgram, who was commissioned by the city of Brno to build the entrance to the town hall. But when the work was finished, the stingy notables refused to pay Pilgram. Pilgram decided to teach them a lesson by giving them a little surprise in the final version of their building..Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.
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