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In 2003, Graz was the European Capital of Culture. By now it has increased its tourist appeal and remains one of Austria's most interesting cities.
Travelers try to see the historic buildings of the UNESCO heritage-listed Old Town with their own eyes. These include, of course, the town hall in the main town square, next to Archduke Johann's fountain; the Landhaus complex with its courtyard and graceful arches; the Graz Arsenal, built in 1642, which houses an impressive collection of weapons of all kinds; the crypt-mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand, where the ashes of members of the Habsburg family rest; and other antiquities.
The majestic Schlossberg Castle towers above the city amid a park with fountains, pavilions and flowerbeds. Also on Castle Hill is the Urturm Tower, decorated on four sides with a working clock. You can climb the mountain on foot or by cable car, which was built in 1894.
Grac is rich in museums. In addition to the armory, tourists can visit the city museum located in the Künberg Palace, the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum, which is dedicated to the local native, famous athlete, actor and politician. The younger generation will love the unusual children's museum complex Frida and Fred. Modern art is exhibited in the Kunsthaus, a futuristic building that resembles a giant alien ship or whale.
The unusual design of the Murinsel Entertainment Center attracts adults and children alike. The structure sits in the middle of the Moore River and is accessed via bridges, with the building on a movable platform that can move with the current. The center has an underwater cafe, an amphitheater and a children's corner called Adventure Island. Here you can frolic on the Auster Sportbad water rides, taste the famous Sachertorte dessert at the Sacher Café, hang out in the gothic Fledermaus nightclub, or dance to Latin American music at the Cohibar club.
Any visitor in early fall will be lucky enough to attend the annual Steirischer Herbst contemporary art festival. These days you can attend performances by musicians, dancers, writers, avant-garde performances and shows, exhibitions and presentations, and take part in debates.
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