- Originally built in the 11th century, the castle was gradually expanded and updated for several centuries, serving as an outpost above Graz to defend against...
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- When a castle was built there, Graz became an important center of commerce that came from Italy, the Danube plain and the Orient.
- The name "Graz" is derived from the Slovenian word gradec, which means small castle. Graz was first mentioned with its German name in 1128 when the dukes...
- In just a 45 minute drive from the center of Graz, visitors can reach the castle — a hub for emerging young creatives engaged in internships and exhibition projects.
- Copper etching by Andreas Trost, before 1700. The palace is on the western edge of the Styrian capital of Graz in the Eggenberg (Graz) district.
- Countless interesting museums, beautiful castles, palaces and churches and also modern architectural buildings can be explored on a trip to Graz.
- Surrounded by walls, with a huge portal facing West, the palace is located in the Eggenberg district of Graz and can be reached by tram.
- Two of the eleven city gates in Graz have been preserved: the Burgtor as a section of Graz Castle and the outer Paulustor at the end of Paulustorgasse.