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The Painted House (Gemaltes
Haus)
This infamous
building with its painted facade depicting the gods of
Greek-Roman mythology such as Apollo & Jupiter remains one of
Austria's biggest, most spectacular attractions. The frescoes
were painted in the 18th century by a Baroque artist named
Johann Mayer.
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Opening
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Not specified. |
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Pricing:
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Free of charge to
visit from outside.
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More
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Graz Tourism
Email: info@graztourismus.at, Phone:
++43 0316
80750 Fax: ++43 0316 807515, URL: cms.graztourismus.at
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Getting
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Location:
Herrengasse 3, Herrengasse District, Graz. |
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Schlossberg & The Clock
Tower
This hill overlooking
Graz rises above 1550 feet high and is covered with lush green
trees that look spectacular from afar during the warmer seasons.
On the slopes of the hill, The Clock Tower stands magnificently
overlooking the city. You can choose to climb the winding stairs
to the top to enjoy the spectacular view of the whole city or
you can join one of the many guided tours available.
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Opening
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Tours given
daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. No tours from November - April. |
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Tours cost from
EUR 2.15 for adults, EUR 1 for children 6 - 15 years old, &
free for children 5 years & under.
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Tel:
++43 0316 8724902 for tours.
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Getting
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Take the Zahnradbahn from
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 38, departing every 15 mins. The
ascent takes 5-10 min. Round-trip fare costs around EUR 2
for adults, EUR 1 for children under 16. Cable car operates
daily Apr - Sept: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Oct - Mar: 10 a.m. - 10
p.m. |
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Landesmuseum Joanneum
This famous attraction
showcases geological, botanical & zoological wonders at the old
Joanneum building, while the new Joanneum building and the New
Gallery shocases paintings & art from the medieval times to the
present. It is also the venue of various exciting exhibitions
held from time to time.
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Opening
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Natural history section Mon-Sat
9am-4pm; Art section Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-8pm |
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Pricing:
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Admission around EUR 10 for
adults, free for children under 14.
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Old building Tel:
0316 8017 9730, New building Tel: 0316 8017 9770, New
Gallery Tel: 0316 829 155.
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Getting
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Take rams No's 1, 3, 4, 5, or
6, or Bus No. 31.
Address: Old Joanneum building - Raubergasse 10, New
Joanneum building - Neutorgasse 45 & the New Gallery
- 3rd floor, former Heberstein town house, Sackstrasse
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Mausoleum of Emperor
Ferdinand II
One of Graz's most remarkable
buildings begun in 1614 and was completed in 1638 and is the
final resting place of the emperor. The
vault is dominated by an impressive sarcophagus of red marble.
It is the final resting place of Ferdinand's mother, Maria of
Bavaria.
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Opening
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May-Oct: 10 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4
pm; Nov-Apr: 10.30 am - 12 pm & 1.30 - 3 pm.
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Pricing:
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Admission EUR 4 for adults, EUR
3 for children.
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More Info:
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Tel: 0316 821 683 |
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Getting
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Location: On Bürgergasse, next
to Domkirche. Take tram No. 3 or 4. |
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Schloss Eggenberg (Eggenberg
Palace)
This magnificent
building was erected in the 17th century, its four wings
surrounding a large court with arched arcades. The ground floor
of the south wing houses the Landesmuseum Joanneum's department
of prehistory and early history. |
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Opening
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Palace tours available Apr-Oct
only at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm & 4 pm.
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Pricing:
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Admission approx. EUR 6 for
adults, EUR 3 for children under 14.
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More
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Tel: 0316 583 2640
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Getting
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Location: Eggenberg Allée 90,
about 2 miles west of the
center of Graz. Take tram No. 1. |
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