The Graz Art Museum and Murinsel were created on the occasion of the European Capital of Culture in 2003. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content […]
Mausoleum of Ferdinand II in Graz – Austria
Graz, the capital of Styria, entered the historical stage late. Although settlement activity in this area could be detected already in 3,000 BC, Graz received its town charter only in the 12th century. In Styria resided the Traungauer – earls, margraves and dukes of the line of Otakar. Please watch the video You are currently […]
On the Schlossberg in Graz
Above the center of Graz in Styria in Austria, is the Schlossberg– the Castle Mountain. It can be reached by funicular railway – the Schlossbergbahn. From the top, you have the best view of the city, the Graz Art Museum and Murinsel– an artificial island in the river Mur. Please watch the video here You are […]
Graz the provincial capital of Styria – Austria
On the main square of Graz, the provincial capital of Styria in Austria, dominated by the town hall, is a monument of Archduke Johann, who rendered outstanding services to the Styria. He promoted the progress in technology and agriculture and also in art, culture and on a social field. His solidarity of the people made […]
Admont Abbey – the oldest monastery in Styria
Admont Abbey was founded 1074 and is the oldest monastery in Styria, Austria. The Abbey Church is inspired by the Regensburg Cathedral. Today you find also a secondary school in the abbey. Abbey Library is the largest and probably the most beautiful in the world. It houses an extremely valuable collection of source material with […]
Open-air museum Stuebing
The open-air museum Stuebing is in a narrow valley 9 miles north of Graz in Styria, Austria. It is one of the 10 largest and most impressive open-air museums in Europe and ranks among the top 5 destinations in Styria. Please watch the video here!!! You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access […]