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Steiermark - Austria

Grazer Schloßberg

The word "Schloßberg" literally means "castle mountain", which describes it exactly. It is a hill topped by a castle, in the centre of the city of Graz, Austria. Among Graz's most famous tourist attractions, the castle, never occupied until its partial demolition by Napoleonic forces under the Peace of Schönbrunn of 1809, was once a place of refuge for Graz's residents. It was turned into a public park on account of Ludwig von Welden in 1839.

Located at 47.0761, 15.4372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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University of Graz

The University of Graz, a university located in Graz, Austria, is the largest and oldest university in Styria, as well as the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria. Karl-Franzens-Universität, also referred to as the University of Graz, is the city's oldest university, founded in 1585 by Archduke Charles II of Austria.

Located at 47.0781, 15.4492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Graz University of Technology

The Graz University of Technology (German: Technische Universität Graz, short TU Graz) is the second largest university in Styria, Austria, after the University of Graz. Austria has three universities of technology – in Graz, in Leoben, and in Vienna. The Graz University of Technology was founded in 1811 by Archduke John of Austria. TUG, as the university is called by its students, is a public university. In the academic year 2010/11, 11,681 students were enrolled at the TUG.

Located at 47.0689, 15.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Murinsel

The Murinsel (German, literally Mur island) in Graz, Austria, is actually not an island at all, but an artificial floating platform in the middle of the Mur river. This landmark of Graz was designed by New York artist Vito Acconci on the occasion of Graz becoming the 2003 European Capital of Culture. The building in the form of a giant sea shell measures 50m in length and 20m in width. Two footbridges connect it with both banks of the Mur. The center of the platform forms an amphitheatre.

Located at 47.0731, 15.4344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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University Library of Graz

The University Library of Graz is the largest scientific and public library in Styria and the third largest in Austria. It holds the right of legal deposit. It is part of the Karl Franzens University of Graz and consists of the main library, two faculty libraries (for law and social and economic sciences, and for theology) and several branch libraries and is open to the public.

Located at 47.0783, 15.4506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Herz-Jesu-Kirche

The Herz-Jesu-Kirche (English: Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is the largest church in Graz, Austria. It was designed down to the last detail by architect Georg Hauberrisser and constructed from 1881 to 1887. The church was designed in the Neogothic style, with a large, high nave and under-church. The tower is 109.6 meters tall, making it the third-highest church tower in Austria.

Located at 47.0697, 15.4558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Mariatrost Basilica

The Baroque Mariatrost Basilica on top of the Purberg hill in Mariatrost, a district of Graz, is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of Styria in Austria.

Located at 47.1072, 15.4914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Medical University of Graz

The Medical University of Graz is a university in Graz, Austria.

Located at 47.0792, 15.4494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Kunsthaus Graz

The Kunsthaus Graz, Grazer Kunsthaus, or Graz Art Museum was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003 and has since become an architectural landmark in Graz, Austria. Its exhibition program specializes in contemporary art of the last four decades.

Located at 47.0714, 15.4341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Innere Stadt (Graz)

Innere Stadt is the first district of the Austrian city of Graz, capital of the federal state of Styria. It is the part of the Old Town containing the Schloßberg and the city park (Stadtpark). The district borders are formed by the Mur river between Radetzkybrücke and Keplerbrücke, the Wickenburggasse, the Glacis, Jakominiplatz and the Radetzkystraße. The district covers an area of 1.16 km² and -as of 2011- has a population of 3,545.

Located at 47.0719, 15.4408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universalmuseum Joanneum

The Universalmuseum Joanneum is a multidisciplinary museum in Styria, Austria. It has galleries and collections in many subject areas including archaeology, geology, palaeontology, mineralogy, botany, zoology, history, art and folk culture. It is the oldest museum in Austria as well as the largest universal museum in central Europe with over 4.5 million objects in 13 departments and 12 locations in the Styrian cities of Graz, Stainz, Trautenfels, and Wagna.

Located at 47.0725, 15.4368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Jakomini

Jakomini is the 6th district of Austrian city of Graz. It is named after Kaspar Andreas Ritter von Jacomini and covers an area of 4,06 square kilometers. With a population of 30.401 in 2011 it is the most populous of the districts of Graz. The postal codes of Jakomini are 8010, 8041 and 8042.

Located at 47.0556, 15.4475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lend (Graz)

Lend is the 4th district of the Austrian city of Graz. It is located on the west bank of the Mur and north of the district Gries and west of the district Innere Stadt and the Schloßberg. It has a population of 28,249 (in 2011) and covers an area of 3.7 square kilometres. The postal codes of Geidorf are 8020 and 8051.

Located at 47.078, 15.426 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Andritz (Graz)

Andritz (Slovene: Jendrica – "fast-flowing water") is the 12th district of Graz. It is located in the extreme north of the city. It had a population of 18,339 in 2011 and covers an area of 18.47 square kilometres. The postal codes of Andritz are 8010, 8042-8046 and 8054.

Located at 47.1056, 15.4231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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St. Leonhard, Graz

St. Leonhard is the 2nd district of the Austrian city of Graz. It is located in the east of the city along the Leonhardbach and stretches south to the St. Peter City Cemetery. It borders the district of Geidorf to the north, Ries and Waltendorf to the east, Jakomini to the south and Innere Stadt to the west. It had a population of 15,136 in 2011 and covers an area of 1.83 square kilometres. The postal codes of Ries are 8010 and 8016. Within the district the catholic churches of St.

Located at 47.0697, 15.4519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geidorf

III. Geidorf is the 3 (indicated in Roman numerals in the official name) district of the Austrian city of Graz. It is located north of the first two districts I. Innere Stadt and II. St. Leonhard. In the east it stretches as far as the Landeskrankenhaus Universitätsklinikum (provincial university hospital) and towards the west it borders the river Mur. As the main campus of the University of Graz is located in Geidorf, many students and professors live here.

Located at 47.0822, 15.4406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gries (Graz)

Area 5.05 km² Population 25,273 Postal Code 8020 8053 8055 Gries is the 5th District of Graz. It is the location of Graz's red-light district.

Located at 47.0633, 15.4286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Landeszeughaus

The Landeszeughaus, also known as the Styrian Armory, in Graz, Austria, is the largest existing original armoury in the whole world and attracts visitors from all over the world. It holds approximately 32,000 pieces of weaponry, tools, suits of armour for battle and ones for parades.

Located at 47.07, 15.44 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Graz-Karlau Prison

Graz-Karlau Prison is located in the city of Graz in the Austrian state of Styria. With a capacity of 552 inmates, Graz-Karlau is the third largest prison in Austria.

Located at 47.0543, 15.4297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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St. Peter (Graz)

Area 8.86 km² Population 14,179 Postal Code 8010, 8041, 8042, 8051 St. Peter is the 8th District of Graz.

Located at 47.055, 15.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Waltendorf

Waltendorf is the 9th district of the Austrian city of Graz. It borders the districts of Ries to the north, St. Peter to the south and St. Leonhard mostly to the west. It had a population of 11,619 in 2010 and covers an area of 4.48 square kilometres. The postal codes of Waltendorf are 8010, 8042, 8043, 8047. There are two small castles in the district the 'Schloss Lustbühel' and the 'Hallerschloss', as well as a church the 'Rupertikirche' in 'Hohenrain'.

Located at 47.0667, 15.4708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mariatrost

Mariatrost is the 11th district of the Austrian city of Graz. It has a population of 9,082 and an area of 13.99 square kilometres .

Located at 47.1, 15.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stadthalle Graz

Stadthalle Graz is the biggest arrangement hall in Graz, Austria. It was built between April 2000 and in the beginning of 2002. Stadthalle Graz which is pursued by fair Congress Betriebsgmbh stands on the place of the former hall 1 of the Grazer fair. Between 1998 and 1999 the architecture competition was carried out for the town hall. Architect Klaus Kada received in December 1999 the surcharge for it. On maximum 14,000 ms ² expandable hall exists of upper floor and first floor.

Located at 47.0575, 15.4472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Graz Central Station

Graz Central Station (Graz Hauptbahnhof) is the largest railway station in Graz, the capital city of the Austrian state of Styria. It serves as a major node at the Southern Railway (towards Vienna and Slovenia) and as terminus for the Styrian Eastern Railway (to Hungary), the Köflacherbahn as well as the future Koralm Railway (towards Italy).

Located at 47.0722, 15.4172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Graz Cathedral

'Graz Cathedral, locally called Grazer Dom, is a church in the Austrian city of Graz, dedicated to Saint Giles. It is the seat of the bishop of the Steiermark diocese, called the Diocese of Graz-Seckau. The church was built in 1438-62 by Friederick III in the Gothic architecture. Nearby is Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.

Located at 47.072, 15.4422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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