Graz is famous for being a student town with six universities and over 40,000 students. It is also famous for being one of the most well preserved cities in Central Europe. It was in 1999 that Graz was declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In 2003 it was also the Cultural capital of Europe.
The climate of Graz is to a great extent influenced by the Mediterranean and has more hours of sunshine in the span of a year when compared to Salzburg and Vienna. You should plan your visit in such a manner that you do not face the inclement weather.
There are numerous attractions too that should not be missed. In the last few decades a number of modern buildings have been established in the city and the most famous ones are the "Murinsel" is an island made of steel, the “Kunsthaus” and the museum constructed right next to the river Mur.
Graz in Austria can be divided into three major divisions. These are:
- The Old Town- this old town has over 1000 ranging from the Gothic to the Contemporary. The most important sights in this part of Graz are the Schloßberg, Neue Gallerie Schloßbergbahn, The Landhaus, The Landeszeughaus, armoury, Schauspielhaus Dom (cathedral), Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, Rathaus (Town Hall), Burg Gemaltes Haus, Kunsthaus and the Murinsel.
- Outside the Old Town- Herz-Jesu-KircheSchloß Eggenberg, Basilika Mariatrost, The Herz Jesu Kirche, Calvary Hill in the Gösting area of Graz, The LKH-Universitätsklinikum and the Ruine Gösting.
- Within the greater Graz area- Österreichisches Freilichtmuseum Stübing, Lurgrotte, Lipizzanergestüt Piber, Lipizzaner stud, The Steirische Weinstrasse, Thermenregion and the Riegersburg.
Graz is rich in cultural diversity and this is reflected in the collections that are displayed in the numerous museums. There are also the festivals that introduce you to the facets of their culture. Do visit the important museums like the Alte Galerie, Grazer Kunsthaus, Neue Galerie, Landeszeughaus, Volkskundemuseum, Tramwaymuseum, Hanns Schell Collection to name just a few.
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