Graz
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Graz's Absolute Must-Sees
Graz's architectural landscape spans from the medieval streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town to the futuristic Kunsthaus and the floating Murinsel. The city’s history is anchored by the Schloßberg hill, home to the iconic 28-meter-tall Uhrturm and a former fortress. Cultural landmarks include the Styrian Armoury, housing the world's largest collection of historical weaponry, and the Baroque Schloss Eggenberg. Significant religious and civic sites include the 15th-century Gothic Cathedral, the Mannerist Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, and the Neo-Renaissance Rathaus located on the Main Square.
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Castles and Historic Buildings
Graz's architectural heritage is defined by its UNESCO World Heritage status, blending Italian Renaissance influences with Baroque and Gothic styles. This collection features the iconic Schlossberg fortress overlooking the city, the opulent Eggenberg Palace, and the world's largest historic armoury. From the imperial mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II to the medieval ruins of Gösting and the distinctive clock tower, these landmarks preserve centuries of Styrian history, political power, and cultural evolution.
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Graz's Sacred Sites
Graz's religious landscape is defined by its architectural diversity, ranging from the Gothic Cathedral and the Mannerist Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II to the hilltop Baroque Mariatrost Basilica. The city's skyline is punctuated by the Neo-Gothic spire of Herz-Jesu-Kirche, the tallest in Styria, alongside centuries-old monastic complexes like the Franciscan Monastery. These sites represent a history of imperial patronage, pilgrimage traditions, and the coexistence of Catholic and Protestant communities in the Styrian capital.
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Educational Hubs of Graz
Graz serves as a major academic center, home to the University of Graz, founded in 1585, and the Graz University of Technology, established by Archduke Johann. The city's educational landscape includes specialized institutions like the Medical University and the University of Music and Performing Arts, which features the architecturally striking MUMUTH theater. Research facilities such as the Lustbühel Observatory for cosmic geodesy and the Hilmteichwarte weather radar station highlight the city's commitment to scientific advancement.
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Graz Parks and Gardens
Graz features a diverse collection of green spaces, ranging from the historic Stadtpark, established in 1869 on former city fortifications, to the avant-garde glasshouses of the University’s Botanical Garden. The UNESCO-listed Eggenberg Castle grounds offer an expansive English landscape park and the symbolic Planetary Garden. Urban initiatives like the Attemsgarten and Interkultureller Landschaftsgarten showcase community gardening, while the riverside Augarten provides recreational facilities along the Mur.
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Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- German
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +43
Tours & Activities
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