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Visitors can also spend some enjoyable moments at our Conjurers'night (18. 5.) in the historical centre of Brno before the fireworks prelude. Another great attraction will again be our Museum night (19. 5.), during which museums, galleries and exhibition venues in Brno and the surrounding area will be presenting period programmes. An extensive programme of entertainment and education has been prepared for visitors from all corners of the globe. Visitors will see dozens of hot-air balloons at the Ballon Jam fiesta (31. 5. – 3. 6.) and historical

trams (including a horse-drawn tram and steam tram), buses, trolleybuses, steam trains, car and motorcycles at transport Nostalgia (1. – 3. 6.).

Visitors will also see a number of historical and modern events in the centre of Brno at Fun Beneath The castle Wall (1. – 3. 6.) and The peoples's Castel Festivities (3. 6.) at Špilberk. Visitors can also visit a number of attractive sports events and sports venues. A prestigious World Triathlon Series race has been prepared at Brno Dam (19. 5.), while modern gymnastics enthusiasts  can visit the Grand Prix Brno (24. – 27. 5.). Golf lovers can visit the new Golf Brno site in Jinačovice in the vicinity of the dam (26. 5.) or watch a “dragon boat” race on the surface of the lake (26. 5.).

Motoring enthusiasts will find what they are looking for at the international Auto salon Brno (9. – 14. 6.), which is associated with a number of accompanying events at the Festival of Fun at the Heart of Europe.

IGNIS BRUNENSIS

• 23 May-8 June 2008
• Brno
• www.ignisbrunensis.cz/