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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
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| Major sights and
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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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Other interesting sights and places to visit include: Cathedral (Mausoleum and Dom), Main Square (Hauptplatz), and Lueggerhaus. | |||||||||||
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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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Other 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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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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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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