
Updated at 2024-04-19
The equestrian statue installed in Moravian Square is a tribute to the remarkable achievement of Jobst of Moravia and an allegory of courage. The main feature of the statue is the disproportionately long legs of the steed, enabling the baseless statue to tower over Moravian Square at a height of 8 meters.
Alliance Date: March 27, 2023
Language: Czech
Area: 230 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 403,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Brno is the second-largest city in the country and the capital of South Moravia. It serves as the judicial center of the Czech Republic, housing various courts and national authorities. Brno is also a key industrial city in the country, with its mechanical manufacturing industry being a leader in Central Europe. Thirty percent of the world's electron microscopes are produced in Brno.