Visit the major Graz Tourist Attractions. There are lots of places for sightseeing in Graz. You just need to take your pick and visit the most fascinating Graz Tourist Attractions. Make your holiday a memorable one by exploring the city of Graz.
Among the Tourist Attractions in Graz, the Uhrturm or the Watch Tower is very famous. The tower is not only beautiful but also has a bell which is its attraction. The tower bell is one of the oldest in Austria. The bell of the Uhrturm has a proper function. The unique hands of the tower watch work in a different fashion. The small hands are those of the minutes, the big hands show the hours. This makes it easier to read by the people of the city.
Many tourists come to Graz to visit the Zeughaus which is an important center for arms collection in the world. This is one of the important Graz Tourist Attractions. In 1699 when the Zeughaus was established there were around 185,700 weapons stored there. Today there are only 29,000 weapons can be found here. You can find weapons of all sorts. You must also come to the Landesmuseum Joanneum.
The history of the museum has it that in 1811, Habsburg Archduke Johann preserved all his scientific collections in the museum to be exhibited. Today the museum has a huge collection of geology, zoology, mineralogy and botany exhibited and displayed to the public. The museum also talks about the history of the old Graz.
The beautiful old Mausoleum is one of the important Graz Tourist Attractions. This ancient structure is located on the south of the Cathedral of Graz. This Mausoleum of today was the residence of Ferdinand II in around 1614. This is an important monument and structure in Graz. This monument was build during the counter Reformation and is divided into two parts. The north of the monument houses the St Catherine's Church while the south of the Mausoleum has the graves of Kaiser Ferdinand, wife Maria Anna and mother Maria along with one of his sons. You can also learn about the history of the Habsburg Family here.
Ruine Gosting is another interesting Graz Tourist Attraction. This site is found in the northern side of the city in the opening of the Mur Valley. This old remains of the castle can be traced to the 11th and the 15th century. Graz Tours involve moving round the city of Graz and spotting the important sightseeing areas. However the Graz Tourist Attractions are not only old but are also varied. There are plenty of unique structures in this city. You must visit the Key and Lock Museum in the north of Lendplatz. This Hans Schell collection is full of unusual things. You will be provided information on the history of doors, keys and locks here. There are history about chest and troves of different kinds as well.
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