About this experience
I will show you both the classic 'business cards' of Graz and its modern architecture. I will tell you about the Habsburg dynasty, the local mentality, culture, and traditions. I will help you to understand the Austrian soul and make you love Graz as much as I do.
What to expect
Historical Graz
You will see all the iconic places in the center: the Cathedral of St. Egidius and the mausoleum of the Habsburg family, the old fortress wall and the legendary double spiral staircase of the 15th century. You will walk along picturesque streets, listen to the ringing of bells, and admire a dancing couple in the city's oldest open-air attraction. We will visit fairytale medieval courtyards in the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles - they create the cozy atmosphere of Graz. On the main square, near the old Town Hall, I will tell you the wonderful love story of the Habsburg family. And the Franciscan Square will amaze you with ancient lanterns and a 15th-century monastery.
Modern Graz
Surprisingly, you will discover another side of the city with avant-garde architecture. I will reveal to you which world project made Graz a architecturally progressive place with extraordinary structures - you will see the Cloud building Kunsthaus and the artificial island-shell on the water surface of the Mur river Murinsel. In conclusion, we will climb the Schlossberg mountain, from where you will have a breathtaking view of the diverse Graz.
Organizational details
You can climb the mountain by stairs, a modern elevator, or a funicular - 4 euros per person.
