Graz

Castelos e edifícios históricos em Graz

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.

Castles and Historic Buildings — Mapa

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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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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

The monumental mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, designed by Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, is a significant Mannerist building and imperial tomb adjacent to the Graz Cathedral.

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Rathaus

This late 19th-century Neo-Renaissance building serves as the seat of the city government, housing the mayor's office and the municipal council.

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Graz Hauptbahnhof

Graz Hauptbahnhof, abbreviated Graz Hbf, is the main railway station in Graz, the capital of the Austrian state of Styria.

Marion Schneider & Christoph Aistleitner / Public domain

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Glockenturm

A 16th-century bell tower on the Schlossberg that houses 'Liesl,' Graz's heaviest bell, weighing over four tons.

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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

Built around 1600, this is the only surviving Renaissance city gate of the historic fortifications of Graz.

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Uhrturm

A 28-meter-high landmark on the Schlossberg featuring a 16th-century clock mechanism and distinctive hands where the long hand shows hours and the short hand shows minutes.

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

The UNESCO buffer zone connecting the historic Old Town with Eggenberg Palace, preserving the visual and historical link between the two core heritage sites.

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

The eastern buffer zone of the Graz UNESCO World Heritage site, designated to protect the historical integrity of the city's central districts.

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City of Graz – Historic Centre / core zone

The core zone of the UNESCO World Heritage site, encompassing the exceptionally well-preserved medieval and Renaissance buildings of the historic city center.

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Grazer Burg

A former Habsburg residence dating back to 1438, notable for its rare 15th-century Gothic double-spiral staircase.

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Mühlschlössl

A small historic castle located on the edge of the Volksgarten park in the Lend district.

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Metahof-Schlössl

A historic manor house situated within Metahofpark in the Lend district of Graz.

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Schloss Sankt Martin

A Baroque castle in the Straßgang district that serves as a regional educational and cultural center.

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Gösting Castle

Gösting Castle is a ruined castle in Gösting, the 13th borough in the northwest of the Styrian capital Graz, Austria.

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Schloss Lustbühel

A protected Baroque castle and estate located in the Waltendorf district of Graz.

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Hallerschloss

Also known as Schloss Sparbersbach, this castle is situated on the western slope of the Ruckerlberg in Waltendorf.