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 […]
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 […]
Lake Toplitz in Styria
Lake Toplitz is a small lake in the Styria in western Austria, 61 mi away from Salzburg. From the end of the Grundlsee the Toplitzsee is within walking distance. The lake is 337 ft deep and because of the many tree trunks which do not rot, it is not without danger for divers. From a depth […]
Herberstein Castle in Styria
Herberstein Castle is located in “St. Johann bei Herberstein” in Styria, Austria. It is surrounded by ornate gardens which serve as venue for changing exhibitions. The castle dates back to the 12th century and was altered fundamentally in the 17th century. The huge animal park – structured according to the five continents – is very […]