In the southeastern part of Austria, the city of Graz is located on the River Mure. What does its name mean, you can find out from the article. It is the second largest city in this country. And its population is more than 270 thousand inhabitants (2015). And this figure is constantly growing. Austria on a large-scale map is not immediately evident, but there will be no problems with a more detailed search for Graz.
In this European city, some areas of industry function quite well, which include, for example, engineering, chemical, textile, food. There is also the development of beer production. International fairs held in Graz are of great industrial and commercial importance for the entire south-eastern part of Europe. Many people know a city like Graz. Austria, the sights of which are unique in its kind, does not allow taking a glance from its beautiful historical sites.
Higher education
The Austrian village is known as the city of students, since there are 4 large universities with a large number of students. Quite a lot of applicants come to Graz. What does this fact mean? And the fact that the education received in this village is highly appreciated, and this applies to technology, medicine, and even acting. In addition to the already agreed 4 universities, in this Austrian city there are other institutions in which training is carried out in the economic or polytechnical direction.
City features
The forensic museum was first opened in Graz in 1902. This was done by an Austrian scientist working in the corresponding department at a technical institute.
In the center of such a settlement as Graz is the Old Town, which in 1999 was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Therefore, its significance has greatly increased. And in 2003, the city received the unofficial title of the cultural capital of Europe. And in connection with this event, a museum of modern art was opened in Graz. He quickly became one of the main attractions of the city. Moreover, in Graz, the festival of contemporary art is held annually in early September. It was first held in 1968.
Graz gained world fame as a city in which the famous Hollywood actor and governor Arnold Schwarzenegger began his sports career.
Arsenal
Another attraction is the Arsenal Museum. There is a collection of weapons that stores the military history that was performed by ancestors in the city of Graz. What does it mean for the country? This is truly a real pride, because almost all exhibits are real weapons of people. And thanks to this arsenal, in which weapons were stored for 16 thousand military personnel, there was no conquest of Central Europe.
Later, the empress abolished all military institutions in Austria, except Graz, since the locals were against it. They hoped that it would become a local attraction, being a historical and cultural monument.
The current state of the arsenal
At the moment, the arsenal has become a museum. It contains several thousand knightly armor, weapons (crossbows, saber swords). There are about 32 thousand exhibits that tell about the history of the city of Graz. What does this place mean for residents? With it, you can completely plunge into the history and events that took place in this country.
Grazky “Arsenal” itself is a four-story building. On the ground floor, firearms and wheeled weapons are stored. On the second - knightly armor and tournament defense equipment. In addition to the items already listed, there is also soldier equipment. Equestrian armor is also available. And on the fourth floor of the legendary Graz “Arsenal” are stored musical instruments that accompanied the military - drums, horns, pipes.