Only small fragments of the Schlossberg fortress, which once towered over the city, have survived. The fortress has been the residence of emperors since the 15th century. Three times the Turks tried to take the fortress, but all attempts were... read more
The Landhaus was formerly the meeting place of the Styrian parliament (Styria also included parts of present-day Slovenia and Italy). It is now the seat of the parliament of the federal state.
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The arsenal was built in the mid-seventeenth century, designed by architect Antonio Solari, as a storehouse for weapons to be distributed to the population in case of another threat of attack by the Turks. It now houses more than 30,000 weapons.read more
St Aegidius Cathedral serves as the cathedral of the large Austrian city of Graz. It is located in the city centre and stands on the same hill as the city castle. Previously, the cathedral was connected to the palace by a two-storey passageway, bu... read more
