Explanation:

This theater was a trailblazer – it became one of the first public buildings in the world lit entirely by electric light bulbs. In fact, Thomas Edison himself had a hand in its early design (talk about star power!). The building is a mix of Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque styles, with ornate details that make it look like a mini opera house. When it opened in 1882, locals must have been amazed to see it aglow without a single candle or gas lamp – a real electric achievement for its time. Today, Mahen’s Theater continues to host plays and performances, shining brightly (literally and figuratively) as a piece of Brno’s cultural history. If you peek inside (or catch a show later), imagine the 1880s audience marveling at those newfangled light bulbs. Brno was lit, and we mean that in the 19th-century sense!

Directions to next stop:

From the Mahen’s Theater walk down either Novobranská or Měnínská Street towards the Měnín Gate. Continue straight on either street. The Měnín Gate will be right ahead — a robust stone building that marks your next historical stop.