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City University of Graz, the second largest after Vienna, the capital of the federal state of Styria (Steiermark) and sits on the River Mur in southeastern Austria. Due to its position south east of the Alps, Graz is protected by western winds, which makes the weather in Graz have Mediterranean influences. Being placed in a tank with an opening to the south, Graz advantage of a warmer climate.

Graz is a city with an undeniable charm and a trendy element rather surprising. Architecture dotted around the city of Graz is occasionally some strange buildings, and nothing can be more unexpected as the Kunsthaus (Art House) which at first seems like a bubble suspended. Graz is divided into 17 districts.

Graz is dominated by the fortress on the Schlossberg Grazer. Hauptplatz marks Old City Centre, linking several major streets. Schlossberg who are among the main attractions in Graz became associated with the city. This is high hill offering great views of the city center, for which is visited by many tourists. To get a better view of Graz's climb the 260 steps to the top of Schlossberg's Schlossberglift or elevator or take the funicular.

Graz is the provincial government headquarters, a major industrial city with a university and a technical college, other institutions, an Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Its tourism objectives include ancient building, which together with Old Town (Altstadt) with numerous baroque facades are of great interest. Archaeological excavations have shown that there have been settlements in 800 AD, the city was first mentioned in 1128. The name "Graz" comes from the Slavic word "Gradec" which means "small castle". In 1233, Graz past Babenberg in the hands of the Habsburgs, and in 1281 Rudolf I, king of the city guaranteed certain privileges. From 1379-1619 industry Leopoldina Graz was the residence of the Habsburgs. As a stronghold of the Habsburg Empire from attacks from the east, the town was fortified in sec. XV-XVII and chest several times took Turkish siege.

City Architecture was influenced by Italian models, this time amounting sumptuous palace of Prince Hanns Ulrich von Eggenberg. In sec. 19, Graz became an important cultural center. Habsburg period ended in 1918. In 1938 the city reached the current size in scope, incorporating several neighboring villages. During the Second World War suffered serious damage but they were rebuilt.
Altstadt, the Old Town of Graz has been passed on UNESCO world heritage list in 1999 due to the typical mixture of buildings of different architectural periods and styles, one of the best preserved cities in Europe



Graz | City University of Graz, the second largest after Vienna, the capital of the federal state of Styria (Steiermark) and sits on the River Mur in southeastern Austria. Due to its position south east of the Alps, Graz is protected by western winds, which makes the weather in Graz have Mediterranean influences

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Top hotels in Graz

Hotel Das Weitzer, Graz

Hotel Das Weitzer

Graz, Styria, Austria

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  • No transport provided
Hotel Best Western Drei Raben, Graz

Hotel Best Western Drei Raben

Graz, Styria, Austria

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Mercure City, Graz

Hotel Mercure City

Graz, Styria, Austria

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Novapark Flugzeughotel Graz, Graz

Novapark Flugzeughotel Graz

Graz, Styria, Austria

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Zum Dom Palais Inzaghi, Graz

Hotel Zum Dom Palais Inzaghi

Graz, Styria, Austria

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Ibis Graz, Graz

Hotel Ibis Graz  

Graz, Styria, Austria

  • Hotel near to ski slope  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Augarten, Graz

Hotel Augarten

Graz, Styria, Austria

  • Hotel with parking  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Feichtinger Graz, Graz

Hotel Feichtinger Graz

Graz, Styria, Austria

    • No transport provided
    Gasthof Bokan, Graz

    Gasthof Bokan

    Graz, Styria, Austria

      • No transport provided
      Ibis Budget Graz City, Graz

      Ibis Budget Graz City

      Graz, Styria, Austria

      • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
      • No transport provided
      Lendhotel, Graz

      Lendhotel

      Graz, Styria, Austria

        • No transport provided
        Nh Graz City, Graz

        Nh Graz City

        Graz, Styria, Austria

          • No transport provided
          Gastehaus Feldkirchen, Graz

          Gastehaus Feldkirchen

          Graz, Styria, Austria

            • No transport provided
            Kiwano, Graz

            Kiwano

            Graz, Styria, Austria

              • No transport provided
              I Am Hotel Ferdls, Graz

              I Am Hotel Ferdls

              Graz, Styria, Austria

                • No transport provided
                Intercityhotel Graz, Graz

                Intercityhotel Graz

                Graz, Styria, Austria

                  • No transport provided
                  Palais Hotel Erzherzog Johann, Graz

                  Palais Hotel Erzherzog Johann

                  Graz, Styria, Austria

                    • No transport provided
                    Ned Hotel, Graz

                    Ned Hotel

                    Graz, Styria, Austria

                      • No transport provided
                      A O Graz Hauptbahnhof - Hostel, Graz

                      A O Graz Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

                      Graz, Styria, Austria

                        • No transport provided
                        Hotel Stoiser S Graz, Graz

                        Hotel Stoiser S Graz

                        Graz, Styria, Austria

                          • No transport provided
                          Hotel Villa Rückert, Graz

                          Hotel Villa Rückert

                          Graz, Styria, Austria

                            • No transport provided
                            Paradies, Graz

                            Paradies

                            Graz, Styria, Austria

                              • No transport provided
                              Wasserpalast, Graz

                              Wasserpalast

                              Graz, Styria, Austria

                                • No transport provided

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