Culture and Sightseeing in Austria can be found everywhere. It has, however, especially Graz numerous sights and cultural highlights to offer. Attractions can be found here throughout the city, and also in the vicinity there are numerous deals in the field of culture. Graz is also known as the green city, which is reflected in various parks that are currently in summer the scene of many famous events.
sight City of Graz - Historic Centre
An harmonious example through architecture of how the city served as a crossroads between the Germanic region, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. . Graz is a particularly fine example of a central Euro...
museum / gallery Diözesanmuseum Graz
The most attractive work of art is the "Crucifixion of Christ" by Konrad Leib of Eislingen, which is considered to be the most valuable 15th century panel painting anywhere in Austria. Valuable items f...
sight Schlossberg
The 473 m high mountain dominates the tiled roofs of Graz. Remains of the massive fortress still exist. A 25-min. climb is possible from several sides. Cablecar journey (3 min.).
sight Landeszeughaus Graz
This is home to probably the world's most significant historic collection of weapons. Former arsenal of the states, built in 1643-45 by A. Solar. It contains a complete weapons arsenal from the Turkish...
sight Hauptplatz
This square in the middle of the old town is framed by a lot of colorful Baroque buildings. Plenty to buy in the many shops and market stalls on Hauptplatz.
sight Hofbäckerei
The delicacies of the Edegger-Tax bakery are famous beyond the city boundaries. The finest confectionery has been produced here, behind the inlaid portal, since 1569.
sight Pfarrkirche Sankt Andrä
Parisch church, already officially mentioned in 1270. The late-Gothic construction, is by Archangelo Carlone (1616-27). Restoration of the facade took place in the late 19th century.
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