Arsenal or armor chamber is one of the city’s attractions. It is located near Landhaus – a masterpiece of fortress architecture by Domenico dell'Allio. The building is used as a museum that exhibits the largest collection of historical weapons. The “heart” of Graz is a chapel located in the middle of the main square of the city. The chapel is equipped with one of the oldest bells in the country and …
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Graz has prepared a rich program full of excursions for its guests. Travelers should definitely not forget to visit Armoury Museum. The beautiful museum, which was one of the largest armories of the city several centuries ago, now stores approximately 30 000 priceless artifacts. Huge halls of Armoury Museum have become home to numerous guns, swords, lances, pistols, as well as armor and helmets. Some exhibits were …
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Fans of active pastime will surely appreciate a huge choice of entertainment venues in Graz. Schlossberg Park is a perfect destination for hiking and outdoor recreation. Here you can spend a whole day walking in shady avenues or enjoying picnic among old trees. Tourists, who want to admire exotic plants and rare flowers, are recommended to visit the local botanical garden, which is located just a short drive from the …
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Guests of the city traditionally enjoy visiting Grubers Kehlberghof restaurant that specializes in preparation of dishes of Avesta cuisine. The menu of the restaurant features popular dishes of both international and local cuisine. The menu of Grubers Kehlberghof is updated every season, so you will always find something interesting there. In summer this is a great place to try delicious mushroom dishes. It’s …
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The beginning of October is the time for Styrian Autumn Festival, during which visitors are welcome to participate in various musical, theatrical and literary performances. During two months numerous artists demonstrate their talents to publics. The event is traditionally attended by numerous foreign groups. Nowadays the union of nations is often named as the main idea of the festival, but in past the festival was …
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There are several beautiful castles in the city, the most famous of which is Schlossberg. This castle is located on the top of a hill. It was founded in the 12th century and throughout its existence, has never been taken by enemies. Now, the entire territory of the ancient fortress is open for walks. There are many spacious areas, from which a wonderful view of the city opens. Among the cultural institutions of …
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Moving around in Austria - transportation
Cycling has been very popular in Austria for several years now. Local authorities are promoting the green way of life and protection of the environment, and all Austrians are proud of their clean unpolluted mountain air. There are bike lanes in almost every city. These routes pass through the most picturesque landscapes and historical places. In large cities, you can rent a bicycle; many vacationers do that. More than fifty airports operate in Austria. In general, the air transport is used for the international communication, because the ground transport of the country is developed quite well. You can rent a car in Austria or take a taxi. However, this option is relevant only for wealthy tourists, because gasoline is quite expensive, and many highways are paid. In the tourist season, even the cost of a taxi service is significantly increased.
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Economy roadmap of Austria
Austria is by far one of the most developed countries in Europe. Various branches of the economy, from traditional tourism to aerospace inventions and production, are well-developed. Austria is rich in iron ore and magnesite. The country has a lot of reserves of brown coal, oil, and natural gas. At the same time, the country's policy is still focused on importing an energy resource. There is an acute shortage of coal. The needs of the population in such raw materials are fully covered by imports. There are many hydroelectric power stations on the territory of the country. A part of the energy produced is exported. Most of the territory of Austria is covered with forests, which was an impetus for the woodworking industry.
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