If you are traveling in Austria, and you got a free day, be sure to go to the beautiful city of Graz, which is in two hours from Vienna. It is very beautiful! But what can I see here:
Kunsthaus (Kunsthaus)
This is a very interesting museum, which outside resembles some kind of marine animal, like amoeba. In architecture, such an unusual style is called "Blob". The construction of such an exotic building architects wanted to declare the merger of urban features of the city with a centuries-old history. A reinforced concrete building with decorations made of plastic successfully fit among the baroque buildings of the town, and it was spent quite a bit for its construction (although it seems quite the opposite). The museum can be admired by numerous installations, and how exhibitions and events are held in the museum, you can learn from the unusual billboards of the museum. There are no permanent exhibitions in the museum, but there is regularly a variety of exposures, as well as concerts and cultural events.
Address: Kosakengasse 1
Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum Museum (Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum)
The museum has been working since 2011. You can find it in the village of Tal, 10 km from Graz, it was there that was born and spent childhood and youth by the famous actor and now politician. Actually, the museum is located in the house of the actor himself and his family. Create in the former house actor the museum offered a friend of Schwarzenegger, with whom he studied at school. It was he who began to collect everything that once belonged to the handsome Arnie. That is, in the house you can visit Arnold's room, with all the preserved posters on the walls and objects on the table and shelves. Immediately you can see a crib and shop for sports - these things the actor handed the museum personally. The museum is very interesting and alive, attracts thousands of sports fans and film industry annually. Before the main entrance to the house there is a three-meter bronze sculpture of Schwarzenegger, where the actor is depicted in his corona pose - turn on three quarters.
Address: Linakstraße 9, Thal
Cultural and Exhibition Complex MurriSel
Murrinsel is an artificially created island on the Moore River, who reminds of whose shape resembles a gigantic shell. More precisely, it is not even an island, but a floating platform that is attached to the bottom of heavy anchors. It can be reached by two pedestrian bridges. Murrinary is not a very large island, but the main attraction of the place is a massive glass dome, under whose arches are a cute cafe and an amphitheater. Also in the complex you can find a playground for children, which is called the "Adventure Island" - it is easy to find out, because it is built in the form of a three-dimensional labyrinth from networks and ropes. 350 visitors can fit at the entertainment center at the same time. Very interesting and unusual place, which is necessary to visit the whole family. And at night, the island looks even more futuristic!
Address: MARIAHILFERPLATZ 1
City Church
One of the most important attractions in the style of classic baroque was built in 1881. But as the parish church, the Okram began to work only from October 1902. The church is very beautiful! Impressive Baroque's exclusive stained glass windows, practically the only one of its kind in the whole country. Very beautiful and bell tower, as well as a chapel with incredible paintings on the walls. During hostilities of the Second World Bell, bronze was removed and installed ordinary, from stage instead. From the luxurious old frescoes just do not remove the eyes! Repaired about 8 years ago, the church swallows the doors before the guests every day.
Address: Annenstraße 4
HAUPTPLATZ (HAUPTPLATZ)
To come to Graz and not to visit the main square of the city, Hawpplatz, - Crime! This is a very and very beautiful place with a number of historical and architectural attractions. Universal attention is attracted by the fountain, which was built in honor of the Ersgertzoga John, who accomplished many good deeds for the city and its inhabitants. The fountain is located in the center of the square, and decorated with the statue of the ERCGerzog in the natural value of bronze. The statue of 1.8 meters high and weighing two tons surround other statues of women, symbolizing the four main rivers of Styria Earth: Moore, Sava, Drava and Ens. The image of this fountain can be seen on magnets, postcards and city prospectuses, as this construction is the symbol of the city. And the fountain itself is a favorite meeting place for local youth and couples.
Schlossbergsteig Graz Staircase
Castle Schlossberg on the mountain of the same name is another famous landmark of the city. The castle stands at an altitude of 70 meters, so, just so to him, as they say, do not fit. You can get to the fortress, first of all, by a zigzag staircase, which goes straight into the rock. This staircase is a significant attraction, no less famous than the castle. She was built at one time with the construction of the castle. The stairs can be reached by the clock tower and the picturesque garden Herberstignantene. And what kinds open from this mountain! The unhurried lift will take about half an hour (260 steps!) And it will forever remain in your memory. Those who leave forces, you can use a special elevator. Along the stairs there are viewing platforms where you can relax and take a picture.
Address: Schloßberg 7 (can be reached by tram 4 or 5 station to Schlossbergbahn (Sackstraße) or Schlossbergplatz / Murinsel (Sackstraße)
Lyifling castle
The castle is also called "Ebersein". It was built in the 16th century to the means of one local duke, which used the structure as a country estate. Today, the castle is included in the lists of protected historical monuments of the country. Baroque castle is a house in two floors with an unusual roof in the shape of a tent. There are rectangular columns in front. Impressive triangular frontones, which are closed with shutters of wood. Inside the castle, you can admire the rare frescoes of the 17th century. To accredral regret, the castle is in very poor condition - the plaster cracked, the gardens are abandoned. But, nevertheless, the castle is very interesting, and the locality in which the castle is located, very picturesque and hilly, so, walking around the village - however pleasure.
Address: Leifling 38, Leifling, Völkermarkt, Kärnten (one and a half hours drive from Graz to southwest).