Foto: destination360.comGraz is a city dominated by the Schlossberg mountain which rises over the medieval town center, crisscrossed with walks from all sides.
A bell tower, part of the demolished castle and once the emblem of the city, guards today the town of Graz.
The new landmark of this beautiful city from Austria is the House of Modern Art (Kunsthaus). Thie building was built in 2003 next to the Mur River.
Graz, a city with 250.000 people, shelters a great number of interesting old and modern sights. The late gothic cathedral is a reminiscent of the times when Graz was an imperial seat.
The mausoleum of Emperor Kaiser Ferdinand II, a baroque piece of art, is an impressive sight. If you decide to visit Graz you must visit Landeszeughaus (the provincial armory). You will have the opportunity to see here over 30.000 weapons and armors.
Another place you will find interesting in Graz is the Murinsel, an artificial platform that floats in the middle of the Mur. This platform was constructed by an artist from New York, Vito Acconci. He designed and built the platform when Graz became the European Capital of Culture in 2003.
In this gorgeous city from Austria every year are organised special events like "Styriarte", a festival dedicated to the early music, "Steirischer Herbst", a festival for theater, fine arts music and literature. Also every year here takes place the Jazz Summer and Eggenberg Palace Concerts.
In most of the time Graz is a great place for cultural activities. Throughout the year places like Kunsthaus, Stadhalle, the Opera, theater and stadpark are places of great cultural interest.
