Bunker 10-Z: A Cold War Relic

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Explore Brno's 10-Z Bunker: A chilling journey into a Cold War-era nuclear fallout shelter beneath Špilberk Castle.

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Descend into Bunker 10-Z, a former WWII air-raid shelter transformed into a Cold War nuclear bunker in Brno. Explore its preserved tunnels, exhibits, and artifacts, offering a glimpse into a tense historical period.

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Husova, Brno-střed, 602 00, CZ
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Tuesday 11:30 am-7 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am-7 pm
Thursday 11:30 am-7 pm
Friday 11:30 am-7 pm
Saturday 11:30 am-7 pm
Sunday 11:30 am-7 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Bunker 10-Z.

Wear warm clothing; the bunker maintains a constant temperature of 14°C (57°F).
Allow at least 1.5 - 2 hours to fully explore the bunker's exhibits and tunnels.
Consider the night tour for a more intense experience focused on the bunker's technical aspects.

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Getting There

Walking

Bunker 10-Z is located at Husova 13, at the foot of Špilberk Hill, on the western edge of Brno's Old Town. From the city center, walk towards Špilberk Castle; Husova Street forms the Old Town's boundary. The bunker entrance is opposite No. 12 Husova. The walk from the main square (Náměstí Svobody) is approximately 10-15 minutes.
Public Transport

From Brno main railway station (Hlavní nádraží), take tram line 4 towards Náměstí Míru. Get off at the Zelný trh stop. From there, walk west on Zelný trh, then turn left onto Husova street. The bunker will be on your right. A single public transport ticket costs 25 CZK for 60 minutes.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available in Brno. A taxi from the main railway station (Hlavní nádraží) to Bunker 10-Z takes approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. Expect to pay around 206 CZK.

Discover more about Bunker 10-Z

Bunker 10-Z, located beneath Špilberk Castle in Brno, offers a chilling journey into the past. Originally constructed as an air-raid shelter during World War II by the Nazi's, it was designed to withstand American and Soviet bombs. After the war, it briefly served as a wine cellar. In 1948, the Communist government confiscated the wine store and converted the space into a nuclear fallout shelter, completed in 1959. Designated as '10-Z', it was intended to house up to 500 political and military personnel for three days in the event of nuclear war. Fortunately, it never served its intended purpose. Opened to the public in 2016, the bunker now functions as a historical and technical monument. Visitors can explore the 65 rooms spread over 1,500 square meters, including the diesel generator, filter room, and telephone exchange. Exhibits include a prison cell door with messages from condemned prisoners, gas masks, and other Cold War artifacts. Interactive displays and QR codes provide additional context and stories. The bunker maintains a constant temperature of 14°C (57°F), adding to the immersive, if slightly claustrophobic, experience.