Czechia's second city is a genuine tech and research hub with a huge student population and a fraction of Prague's tourists. Friendly, affordable and 2.5 hours from Vienna.
What the economy runs on
Software, research, universities.
Worth weighing
Quieter nightlife and fewer international flights.
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