Lužánky

[2] The park is located in the Brno-střed District and covers an area of 22.3 hectares (0.223 km2; 55 acres).

[1] The oldest mention of Lužánky comes from the 13th century, when a burgess from Brno called Niger donated his meadow to the Herburský Monastery.

During the 16th century, Jesuits took over the site and established an ornamental garden, mainly used for spiritual exercises and meditation.

In the year 1885, a pavilion, designed by Viennese architect Ludwig Förster in a Renaissance Revival style, was built in the park for the purpose of hosting balls, concerts and parties.

[3] The most significant present monument commemorates the founder of Lužánky, Emperor Joseph II.

A black and white photo of the face of a statue of a woman
"Personification of Tolerance", a statue displayed in Lužánky. Part of a larger display honoring Joseph II that was dismantled by Czech nationalists following their independence , as it was considered a symbol of German culture. [ 3 ]