While the architecture of a region obviously shapes its surroundings, the opposite is just as true. It is thus little wonder that Styria, which boasts such a richly varied landscape, is incredibly diverse in terms of its buildings as well.
Architectural Highlights in Styria...20.03.2012 - 25.03.2012 - Graz
The Festival is a forum for the presentation and discussion of Austrian cinematic productions. The goal and task is a discerning, multifaceted and critical exploration of Austrian cinema, as well as garnering media attention and fostering public dialogue on the art of cinema itself.
More about the DiagonaleSmall, stylish, and anything but conventional: at Graz’s Dom Hotel the guest resides in the colourful, artistic ambience of a time-honoured city palace.
Hotel zum DomThe Styrian capital Graz, whose roots date back to the Roman age, lies on both sides of the River Mur, and is well-known for its medieval city center and modern architectural highlights.
Find out more about GrazElectronic music is the most important thing on earth. This, in any case, is the point of departure for Graz’s springfestival, Austria’s largest festival for new electronic music, which is held each year over one long weekend in June.
A step toward overcoming barriers: every summer at the beginning of August, Graz becomes one huge stage for a festival of street and puppet theatre.
Street festival "La Strada" in GrazSummer after summer Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s styriarte festival in Graz is the place to be when it comes to new interpretations of old masters.
Styriarte festival in GrazAustria's diverse cultural offerings include over 200 festivals, stretching from world scale events to small regional gatherings. Many of them make use of Austria's beautiful surroundings and most of them offer an outstanding culinary menu to accompany the cultural experience.
Find out more about Austrian festivalsA sign emblazoned with the name “Styria” greets travellers in twenty-five languages. This is a sign of a cosmopolitan spirit that is also found at the steirischer herbst festival.
steirischer herbst festival in GrazTraveling throughout Austria by car? This route planner helps you find the shortest way to your travel destination and calculate the travel distance.
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Download your essential listingExperience the magical atmosphere of Austria's culture and music performances and download a listing on classical music and cultural tours offered by Australian and New Zealand tour operators.
Download your essential listingAustria’s cities fascinate with their monumental buildings spanning all major epochs from Gothic to Renaissance, from Baroque to Jugendstil, and Post Modernism. Historic settings for modern events, leisurely shopping tours and wonderful culinary experiences. Let yourself be charmed!
Find out more on Austria's top citiesThe building, designed by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, has an organic shape with a skin made of iridescent blue acrylic panels. One of the most unusual museums you'll ever visit...
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