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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.

Graz's Absolute Must-Sees — Map

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Graz Old Town

The old town is made up of unique mixture of styles, marked by the presence of Habsburgs. Charming streets and impressive buildings.

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Schlossberg

The Schlossberg is a tree-clad hill and the site of a fortress in the centre of the city of Graz, Austria.

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Uhrturm

A 28-meter-high landmark on the Schloßberg featuring clock faces over five meters in diameter. Its hands are reversed, with the large hand showing hours and the small hand showing minutes.

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Eggenberg Castle

Eggenberg Palace in Graz, is the most significant Baroque palace complex in the Austrian province of Styria.

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Cathedral of Graz

Graz Cathedral, also called St. Giles' Cathedral, is the cathedral church in the Austrian city of Graz, dedicated to Saint Giles.

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Graz Art Museum

The Kunsthaus Graz, Grazer Kunsthaus, or Graz Art Museum was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003 and has…

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Mur Island

The Murinsel in Graz, Austria, is an artificial floating "island" in the middle of the river Mur and links the two banks on both sides.

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Styrian Armoury

The Styrian Armoury, in the Austrian city of Graz, is the world's largest historic armoury and attracts visitors from all over the world.

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Carillon

Centrepiece of the square. At 11 am, 3pm and 6pm, stop by to see three different melodies and a couple of statues dancing to them.

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Rathaus

A Neo-Renaissance building on the Main Square that serves as the seat of the city government and the mayor. The current structure was completed in the late 19th century.

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Katharinenkirche und Mausoleum

A 17th-century Mannerist and Baroque complex containing the tomb of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. It stands adjacent to the cathedral as a significant Habsburg representative building.

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Uhrturm

This 16th-century tower on Schloßberg hill is the city's most famous landmark. It features four massive dials and three bells, including the 14th-century Stundenglocke, the oldest in Graz.

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Painted House

This municipal house is really worth your attention. Its walls are covered in Baroque frescoes depicting Greco-Roman mythology.

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City of Graz – Schloss Eggenberg / Historic Centre / buffer zone

A designated UNESCO buffer zone connecting the historic city center with Eggenberg Palace, preserving the architectural and landscape continuity between these two heritage sites.

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City of Graz – Historic Centre / core zone

The central core zone of the UNESCO World Heritage site, encompassing well-preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture that reflects the city's history as a Habsburg residence.

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