Brno - Freedom Square

Náměstí Svobody is considered the imaginary center and center of the entire city. The first mentions of it come from the 13th century, when it was called Dolní rynek. In the Middle Ages, rich townspeople and nobles built luxurious houses here, and its importance grew. In 1679, a plague column was built in the lower part, which became the dominant feature of the square. The church of St. Nicholas was demolished in 1869. On…