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1. Hochosterwitz
The dramatic castle of Hochosterwitz crowns the top of a steep, isolated outcropping, looking as if it has just emerged from the pages of a fairy tale. It was in this castle that the forces of "Pocket-Mouthed Meg" (Margarethe Maultasch) were tricked by two slaughtered oxen dropped onto the heads of its soldiers. Those inside the fortress were starving, but the strategy succeeded, and, dispirited by such apparent proof of abundant supplies, the Tyrolese abandoned the siege. The most recent fortifications were added in the late 1500s against invading Turks; each of the 14 towered gates is a small fortress unto itself. Inside, there's an impressive collection of armor and weaponry plus a café-restaurant in the inner courtyard. There's a glass elevator (accommodating wheelchairs) from a point near the parking-lot ticket office. The hike up the rather steep path to Hochosterwitz adds to the drama. Your reward at the summit is spectacular vistas from every vantage point. There's a restaurant in the castle and a food stand in the upper parking park. Get to the castle on the back road from Treibach or via Route 83/E7.
Hochosterwitz 1, Launsdorf, Carinthia, 9314, Austria04213-2020Sight Details
Rate Includes: €15, elevator €9, Closed mid-Nov.–Mar., Apr., Oct. 10–5; May–Sept. 9–6 -
2. Schloss Eggenberg
This 17th-century palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the eastern edge of the city and the largest Baroque palace in Styria, is surrounded by a large park full of peacocks. Enjoy a guided tour of the Prunkräume (state rooms); they are noted for their elaborate stucco decorations and frescoes, and contain one of the few depictions of Osaka before 1615. There's also an arcaded courtyard lined with antlers. The many attractions here include a traditional art gallery, a collection of coins, and an archaeology museum. The Alte Galerie (old gallery) contains a world-famous collection of art from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period. Among its treasures are works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Hans and Lucas Cranach, the Admont Madonna wood carving from 1400, and a medieval altarpiece depicting the murder of Thomas à Becket. At the Archaeology Museum, the holdings include a remarkable collection of Styrian archaeological finds, including the small and rather strange Strettweg ritual chariot from the 7th century BC. Stop by the outdoor café for a break, or wander through the park to relax in between visits to the many sights.
Eggenberger Allee 90, Graz, Styria, 8020, Austria0316-8017–9532Sight Details
State rooms and guided tour €15; Alte Galerie, Archaeology Museum, Coin Cabinet and Park €9.50; 24-hour ticket valid for all museums of Landesmuseum €15 Park and Gardens: Apr.–Oct. 8 am–7 pm, State-room tours Apr.–Oct., Tues.–Sun. 10, 11, noon, 2, 3, and 4, Alte Galerie, Archaeology Museum and Coin Cabinet: Apr.–Oct., Wed- Sun. 10–5 State Rooms closed Nov.–Mar., other museums closed Mon. and Nov.--Mar. requires as part of a guided tour -
3. Burg
The scanty remains of this former imperial palace now house government offices. Most of this uninspired structure is from the 19th and 20th centuries, but two noteworthy vestiges of the original 15th-century stronghold remain: the Burgtor (palace gate), which opens into the sprawling Stadtpark (municipal park), and the unusual 49-step, 26-foot carved stone double-spiral Gothic staircase from 1494 to 1500, in the hexagonal tower at the far end of the first courtyard. While meandering around take note of the Spor, a statue of a seed, which represents the center of Graz.
Hofgasse 15, Graz, Styria, 8010, Austria -
4. Palais Khuenburg
This was the birthplace in 1863 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His assassination at Sarajevo in 1914 led directly to the outbreak of World War I. The palace is now home to the Graz Museum, whose exhibits trace the history of Graz and includes an old-time pharmacy.
Sackstrasse 18, Graz, Styria, 8010, Austria0316-872–7600Sight Details
Rate Includes: €7, Wed.–Mon. 10–5 -
5. Schloss Petersberg
From a footpath at the upper end of the Hauptplatz, behind the Raiffeisenbank, take a steep 20-minute climb up 323 steps to the impressive remains of Schloss Petersberg. (An easier path to see the 12th- and 13th-century castle can be found next to Villa Bucher.) The Stadtmuseum (city museum) displays the history of the oldest city in Carinthia. Additionally, make a stop at the Petersbergkirche, a Romanesque church first built in 1130.
North of Hauptplatz off Kirchgasse, Friesach, Carinthia, 9360, AustriaSight Details
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