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Graz is the second-largest city in Austria (after Vienna) and a popular tourist
location, it is also the capital of Styria region. Graz is located in south east
of Austria, on the banks of Mur river. Graz’s “Old Town” is a World Cultural
Heritage Sites as it is one of the best-preserved cities of Europe for its
unique architecture and buildings. The average annual temperature of Graz is
about 9°C. It is also a famous center of education with its six universities of
over 40,000 students. 

It is believed that the oldest settlement in Graz dates back to the Copper Age.
It is about 200 km southwest of Vienna ( about 2 hours commute) and due to its
geographic location it receives more sunshine per year and less rain. It is also
the birthplace of California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Thal region), who
is also a popular Hollywood actor. Graz is well connected by air, rail, road and
bus. Within the city you can easily use the trams, local buses, taxi’s, bicycles
or your own car.

Famous tourist attractions of Graz:

1. Old Town: The UNESCO World Heritage organization added this “old town”
to it’s list in 1999 for the architecture of its buildings. The the old town has
over 1000 buildings ranging from Gothic to Contemporary. Popular places to see
in the old town are Schlo?berg hill, Uhrturm clocktower, Neue Gallerie Museum,
Schlo?bergbahn, The Landhaus state parliament, Landeszeughaus armoury,
Schauspielhaus theatre, Dom cathedral, Rathaus toontown, Burg castle, Gemaltes
Haus building, Kunsthaus museum, Murinsel artificial island and Buildings,
courtyards.

2. Schlo? Eggenberg - A palace and a museum.

3. Osterreichisches Freilichtmuseum Stubing - An open-air museum of old
farm houses.
 

4. Herz Jesu Kirche - Largest church in Graz.

5. Ruine Gosting vista point.

6. Lurgrotte - A large cave system.

7. Styrian Tuscany ( or the Steirische Weinstrasse) is a wine growing
region of Graz.

8. Graz has several museums featuring paintings, sculptures, arts,
science, nature, history, literature and religion.

9. Opera House Opernhaus.

Best time to visit Graz: April to September (summers)

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