Kulturarvsteder i Graz

Graz Heritage Treasures

Graz’s UNESCO-listed historic center and Eggenberg Palace form the core of this collection, showcasing architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque. The list features the world’s largest historic armoury, the iconic Schlossberg fortifications, and the mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. Beyond the city, the selection extends to medieval ruins in the Mur Valley, the historic Badlwandgalerie railway protection, and significant Styrian castles such as Trautenfels and Röthelstein.

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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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Eggenberg Castle

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

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Rathaus

Late 19th-century Historicist building serving as the seat of the municipal government and the mayor's office.

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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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Katharinenkirche und Mausoleum

17th-century Mannerist mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, featuring a distinctive turquoise dome and interiors designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

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Glockenturm

16th-century octagonal bell tower on the Schlossberg, housing the "Liesl," the city's heaviest historic bell.

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Graz Opera

The Graz Opera is an Austrian opera house and opera company based in Graz.

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Paulustor

The last remaining Renaissance city gate of the Graz fortifications, constructed around 1600.

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Uhrturm

A 28-meter-tall landmark on the Schlossberg featuring a clock with unusual reversed hands, where the long hand indicates hours and the short hand minutes.

City of Graz – Historic Centre / buffer zone (east)

A designated protective area surrounding Graz's historic center to ensure the preservation of the urban landscape within the UNESCO World Heritage site.

City of Graz – Historic Centre / core zone

The central district of Graz, recognized by UNESCO for its exceptionally preserved architectural heritage spanning the Middle Ages through the 18th century.