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We celebrated 200 years since the birth of father of genetics – Gregor Johann Mendel, who lived in worked in Brno, our innovation capital of #brnoregion. To spread the fascinating tale of his work and life, we offered young and talented researchers from all over Europe to win a trip to follow in his footsteps. How did our winner Emanuele enjoy her journey?

One hundred years ago, Karel Čapek published his drama, R.U.R. This major work is famous not only for the message imparted in it by the brilliant Čapek, but also because it was the first time the word robot was ever used. The apocalyptic tale of man-made humanoids that exterminate mankind probably resonates more today than it did when it was first published.

Once upon a time, north of Vienna, there was a city called Brno. With its face smeared with ashes, it was always looking up to the older, more successful metropolis in the South. Toward the end of the 18th century, however, this Cinderella’s lucky stars began to shine. No, there was no fairy with a magic wand, turning pumpkins into carriages and mice into horses – all it took was an entrepreneur doing business in the textile industry. Disappointed? Don’t be! There’ll be the dress, and even several of them! And they lived happily ever after? Well, this fairy tale is only beginning!

As a child, he constantly tormented those around him with his curious questions that they started to call him “Mr. Why”. If his parents had any idea that little Kurt Friedrich would grow up to be one of the greatest thinkers in history, they might have been more willing to answer all those questions.

While looking quite discreet from the street, this legendary villa reveals its secrets only once you enter: the feeling of endless space, breathtaking beauty as well as innovations that, at the time, the world had never seen before…

A true miracle happened towards the end of 1989: the communist regime collapsed and the countries of Eastern Europe set out on their path to freedom. And Czechoslovakia was one of them.

He criticised Newton and rejected atomic theory, which he considered merely a product of theoretical physics. He recognized only things that could be proven in a practical experiment. Einstein wrote that “he should be seen as the precursor of the general theory of relativity”, and signed letters to him as “Your admiring student”.

The history of this single-track cabin motorcycle is a story of freedom. “Dálník”, which is what this Czech invention is called, was supposed to be a cheaper and more economical alternative to classic automobiles. Today, these vehicles are rarities, custom-made by hand in #brnoregion for the most demanding of customers.

It’s free, healthy, enjoyable, and widely-accessible – what could that be? Hiking! A hobby the Czechs have been enjoying for over a century. And you can tell wherever you go, literally. Ever heard of our unique hiking markers system?