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 […]
Landhaus and Landeszeughaus (armory) in Graz
The Landhaus- located in the Herrengasse in Graz in Styria, Austria- is the headquarter of the Styrian Provincial Government. It is considered one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Central Europe. Of particular interest is the arcade court inside. In the same building you find the Landeszeughaus – the armory. It was used as […]