Alongside Villa Tugendhat, Brno had a design boom in the early-20th century when some of the most beautiful landmarks beyond the old town were built.
Brno is now peppered with some 70 functionalist buildings. Real architecture buffs can download a list and track them down on a walking tour. If you’re willing to put in the legwork you’ll be rewarded with some memorable yet unfrequented sights, nearly all of which continue to serve their intended public and residential roles.
In Brno-center keep an eye out for Žáckuv rodinný dum, Basova vila, Haasova vila, state-of-the-art residences built for Brno’s elite in the 20s and 30s.
