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Urban architecture lovers
The name of the house on the corner of Hauptplatz and Sporgasse is "Luegg". Derived from the German "ums Eck lugen" - "to look around the corner" and refers to the 15th century.
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Urban architecture lovers
The main square (Hauptplatz) is the historical center of the city. In this amazing place, various architectural styles and trends are mixed into a single whole. In addition, the history of this square is also ancient, it was founded in the 12th century as a market square.
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For lovers of city views and pleasant walks
Graz traces its history back to the Schlossberg Castle, which was built on the mountain in the 12th century. Three times the Turks tried to take the fortress, but all attempts were unsuccessful.
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For lovers of views of the city and fortifications
The clock tower, which dates back to 1265, is the only surviving part of the fortress on the Schlossberg mountain. Be sure to pay attention to the original clock face on the tower.
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For lovers of modern architecture
The Kunsthaus or "friendly alien" is a contemporary art museum opened as part of the European Capital of Culture program in 2003. The contrast of the avant-garde Kunsthaus with historical buildings was conceived by the authors as a kind of dialogue between the past and the future.
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For lovers of modern architecture
The island was designed by American architect Vito Acconci on the occasion of Graz's 2003 European Capital of Culture award. This is a floating platform, built in the form of a giant sea shell, while pedestrian bridges connect the "shell" with both banks of the Mur River.
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For connoisseurs of good beer
Brewery in the heart of the city. The place is crowded, popular with locals and tourists. Among other things, it is famous for beer produced at its own brewery. I can confirm - the beer is very tasty!
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For lovers of historical places
Monument to Duke Bernhard von Spanheim, who, according to preserved written evidence, founded the first settlement of Klagenfurt on the site of the Old Square (12th century).
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For lovers of legends and urban sculpture
The Dragon Fountain was created in 1583 by an unknown master. The composition of the fountain is the personification of the legend of how Klagenfurt appeared and one of the symbols of the city.
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Urban architecture lovers
The Old Town Hall is a former Welzer Palace built in 1600. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the building was used as the City Hall. Fresco of Themis on the faç ade by Fresken Fromiller.
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Urban architecture lovers
The Town Hall building was built as the residence of the Rosenberg family in the 16th century and has been used for receptions and balls for centuries. The Habsburg imperial family used to stay here.
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Urban architecture lovers
Initially, the column of the Holy Trinity was made of wood and dedicated to the victory of the city over the plague (1680). A little later, after the military victory over the Turks, a cross with a crescent was added to the top of the column and made of stone.
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Urban architecture lovers
The house "At the Golden Goose" is the oldest surviving building in the city, dating back to 1489. For a long time, the house served as a meeting place for the city council.
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Urban architecture lovers
The first theater building was built on this site in the 16th century. The prestige of the city theater at that time was raised by the performances of the stage stars who stopped in Klagenfurt on the way from Venice to Vienna.
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For lovers of miniature parks
Subjectively - if you have been to at least one such place and are not an obvious fan of all kinds of miniature parks - you can safely skip this attraction. If you still got there, carefully consider the presented world sights and outline your plans for future travels (they say that visualized dream...
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For lovers of contemporary art
"Caldera" is the work of British sculptor Anthony Cragg (2008) The term "caldera" itself is taken from geology and refers to a steep-sided pit of volcanic origin. How to find?
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For lovers of contemporary art
The sculpture "Avilda" by Jaume Plensa is installed in the courtyard of the university's Faculty of Law (Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 13). The female head seems to grow out of the ground and consists of several layers of white marble, clearly separated by contrasting lines.
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For lovers of contemporary art
Jaume Plensa's Soul of the Ebro was originally created for an exhibition in Zaragoza. The author believes that the human body is an architectural shell that protects his fragile soul.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
The cyclist sculpture, by local craftsman Lotte Ranft, was installed in 1992. It appeared in Salzburg not by chance - the policy of the city authorities is aimed at actively popularizing environmentally friendly modes of transport.
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For fans of the Baroque style in architecture
The first church building in this place dates back to the first century AD. The current building, which became the first baroque cathedral in the German-speaking lands, was built already in the 16th century.
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Dedicated to sweet tooth
Mozartkugel sweets are the sweetest Salzburg attraction. Why exactly Salzburg? First, they were invented by the Salzburg confectioner Paul Fü rst in 1890. By the way, he forced his workers to sing while they were making sweets, so that they would not have the opportunity to try them : ) Secondl...
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
Previously, the square was a gathering place for the highest clergy of the city. They settled here or in nearby streets. So for a long time there were mansions and residences on the square.
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Urban architecture lovers
It is advisable to be at the Residenzplatz at 7-00.11-00 or 18-00 to listen to the carillon, the sounds of which are carried over the city from the tower of the New Residence.
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Urban architecture lovers
This square is a continuation of Mozart Square and has a rich history. From the Middle Ages it was known as Sennaya. Then she changed her specialization and became famous for the bread market.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
The sculpture "Cloak of Conscience" was created by Anna Chromy based on Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni". The emptiness, framed by a cloak, is interpreted by the author as non-material traces that remain in our world after a person has left.
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