states: [austria]
category: cultural
year: 1999
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 47.0741666667, 15.3916666667
The City of Graz Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Austria, is a captivating blend of architectural heritage and cultural history. The well-preserved historic centre features a mix of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings, with cobblestone streets and a towering clocktower overlooking the city. Nearby, Schloss Eggenberg, a 17th-century palace, showcases ornate interiors and landscaped gardens tied to astronomical symbolism. This harmonious site reflects centuries of artistic evolution and Austria’s rich past.
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