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About
Graz
Graz is the capital of Styria and one of
the most attractive cities in Austria. It was Europe's Capital of
Culture in 2003. Graz is a very lively and friendly Austrian city
with many beautiful sights and plenty to do.
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| Major
sights and attractions |
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The
Schlossberg
The Schlossberg is a hill in the centre of Graz with excellent
opportunities for walks, nice restaurants and bars. The famous clock
tower is the emblem of Graz. |
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Glockenspiel:
Three times a day two traditionally dressed puppets emerge to spin
in time to the music
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Landhaushof
The Landhaushof is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance by Domenico
dell'Allio.
Theatres: Graz' main theatres are the Schauspielhaus and the
Opernhaus. |
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interesting sights and places to visit include: Cathedral (Mausoleum
and Dom), Main Square (Hauptplatz), and Lueggerhaus. |
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| Culture |
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Graz
Kunsthaus
Probably the most famous museum in Graz due to its striking
architecture and is a striking example of how modern
architecture can fit in perfectly in a historical setting. It is
home to Camera Austria, a contemporary Photography exhibition. |
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museums in Graz include: Alte Gallerie, Neue Gallerie, and the
Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum.
Graz is also a famous university town with around 50,000 students.
Many good pubs, bars and restaurants can also be found around the
universities. |
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| Events
in Graz |
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Interesting
events in Graz include:
Steirischer Herbst in Autumn
Christmas Markets in Graz
Graz Opernball |
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| Spas
and Wellness |
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In
Styria you can find some of Austria's most attractive spa
destinations with top-listed spa resorts and every treatment for a
great wellness break in Austria.
Bad Blumau, one of
the most famous thermal Spa resorts in Styria,
is nearby. |
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| Excursions |
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Stift
Rein with its unique and famous library and paintings. It is the
oldest continuously existing Cistercian monastery.
Schloss Eggenberg, a baroque palace castle outside Graz.
Piber Stud Farm (Bundesgestuet Pieber) is a world famous Lippizaner
horse breeding farm. |
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Graz Info |
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