グラーツの洞窟・トップ20

Drinking fountain

great castle

The Graz double spiral staircase, officially known as the Twin Spiral Staircase, fascinated me. Also called the Reconciliation Staircase, it consists of two opposing staircases that briefly merge on each floor, then separate and rejoin. It is open to the public, and you can walk up and down the stairs (free of charge). It is the most important staircase in the architecture of Central Europe. However, it is not the only one, nor the oldest of its kind. It is carved from sandstone. It is located in Graz Castle, which houses the state government. Opening hours: Daily, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Martin's Church was first mentioned in documents in the first half of the 11th century as the property of the Aribons. Since 1144, the castle and church have been documented as the provostship of the Admont Abbey, with parts of the estate having been donated to the abbey as early as 1072. In 1557, it was converted into a Renaissance castle. In 1638, the castle underwent further reconstruction under the architect Peter Fasol. The interior of the separate castle church, dating from 1738 to 1740, is one of Joseph Stammel's major works. In the 19th century, the extensive park Bei den Weihern (documented as ad Wiarn since 1185) around the source of the Bründlbach stream (see Eisbründlhöhle) belonged to the castle. It was designed with numerous ponds, avenues, and grottos. Since 1914, the building has been used as a public education center. Until 1936, the castle belonged to Admont Abbey and has since been owned by the state of Styria.

drinking water well

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The extensive landscape park surrounding Graz's Eggenberg Castle, with its valuable trees, is one of the most precious garden monuments in the country.

Always good for a rest.