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Mariatrost Basilica - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Mariatrost Basilica

The Baroque Mariatrost Basilica is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of Styria in Austria. The pilgrimage church stands prominently on top of the Purberg hill in the northeast of Graz. The pilgrimage church stands prominently on top of the Purberg hill in the northeast of Graz. It can be reached using the 200 or more steps of the Angelus stair. The basilica is classified as a Baroque building.
Address : Kirchpl. 8, 8044 Graz, Austria

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SchlossbergThe Schloßberg is a tree-clad hill, and the site of a fortress, in the centre of the city of Graz, Austria. The hill is now a public park and enjoys extensive views of the city. It is the site of several entertainment venues, cafés and restaurants, and is managed by Holding Graz, the city owned utility company. The remains of the castle were turned into a public park by Ludwig von Welden in 1839. The park contains the Uhrturm, the Glockenturm, a cistern and two bastions from the old castle.
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Halle für KunstHalle für Kunst Steiermark is dedicated to the production and presentation of innovative artistic positions in the field of contemporary art. As a lively platform that supports both international and outstanding local artists, the institution is committed to making contemporary art accessible through free admission to all members of society.
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UhrturmThe Graz clock tower is a 28 meter high clock tower . It stands on the Schloßberg and is the landmark of Graz with its dials with a diameter of more than 5 meters and the gold-plated hands. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area.
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Old Town of GrazThe City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg reflects artistic and architectural movements originating from the Germanic region. It features a mix of old and new, ranging from the medieval building facades surrounding the Hauptplaz. The historic city center has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It includes well-preserved, medieval fortifications and picturesque streets. There are numerous restaurants and cafes, as well as museums and art galleries.
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Main square of GrazIt is one of the city squares in this area which was historically and architecturally important. It is a beautiful and very atmospheric place, but also an important transport hub - you can get to every corner of the city from here. The most important architectural objects include the Town Hall and the Cathedral.
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LandeszeughausThe Styrian Armoury, in the Austrian city of Graz, is the world's largest historic armoury and attracts visitors from all over the world. It holds approximately 32,000 pieces of weaponry, tools, suits of armour for battle and ones for parades. The armoury is situated in Graz's Inner City, a few steps from Hauptplatz at Herrengasse Nr. 16. The armoury is open six days a week, closed Mondays.

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Styria
A beautiful state in Austria. It is called as The green heart of Austria is known for its variety of different types of landscapes. Styria has 788 mountains higher than 2000 metres. There is an inexhaustible spectrum of outdoor activities to choose from. No matter if it’s summer or winter, most people will find their favourite past time. The state largely forested state has 7 natural parks and one national park.

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