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Charm and serenity
As one walks through Graz, one has a feeling of being in a city that is totally in harmony with the gorgeous nature surrounding it: in fact, it is not easy to tell where the green parks of Austria's second-largest city end and where the forests and meadows of "green" Styria begin. Even in the perfectly preserved medieval city center, nature and urban life complement each other delightfully. The citizens of Graz are so fond of nature that they made certain that the very heart of the city would not lack for green oases. Indeed, the romantic Schlossberg with the Graz landmark, the Clock Tower (Uhrturm), is an integral part of the city and a favorite destination for leisure strolls.
The old city center, which has been maintained with much tender loving care and attention to detail, deservedly won a series of prizes and many accolades from the Council of Europe and other organizations as an outstanding example of faithful and careful preservation of urban heritage.
The Knights in Shining Armor
Throughout the entire reign of the Habsburgs, Graz, capital of Styria and Austria's second largest city, played an important role: for example, the famed Graz Armory (Zeughaus) owes its continued existence as the richest and most comprehensive collection of its kind anywhere to the distinguished Empress Maria Theresia who reorganized, modernized and reshaped the Imperial Army defending the country's borders. Graz was an important military center and, as such, an indispensable component of the defense of the empire. Habsburg influence throughout the ages also helped shape the city and make it what it is today.
A Gentleman and a Scholar
Three universities, among them the venerable Technical University, have left an indelible and unmistakable stamp on the city as an intellectual and cultural center. Some of Austria's most renowned avant-garde festivals were created and continue to flourish in this atmosphere.
Any university town worth its salt not only generates stimulating intellectual exchange, but a thriving nightlife as well, and Graz is no exception. An evening jaunt through the inner city with its numerous beisels (the Austrian version of an English pub), beer halls and little bars, may prove invigorating to body and mind alike. If you are in a mood for something more elegant, there are numerous restaurants serving excellent Austrian and international cuisine. And, to top off the evening, you can try your luck in the luxurious atmosphere of the Graz Casino.
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