Graz's historic center is also apparently a UNESCO site. (I think I will count all the ones I have seen and put the tally on my resume. They can be the "accomplishments" of my travel for my next employer to see :)
Their Kunsthaus (awesomely designed art museum) was closed on Mondays!! :(
Mur Island (Murinsel or Island in the Mur River) was built to celebrate Graz's selection as the cultural hub of the EU one year.
The city has an awesome hill which is home to the Schlossberg fortress and a park. You can either take the stairs up or walk through the Schlossberg cave railway tunnel. We went up via the nice and cool tunnel and down the stairs. A very wide choice in the heat!
Gorgeous views from the top and a perfect spot to rest!
Discovered an awesome and delicious vegan buffet place for lunch - Manngolds! I wanted to try a little bit of everything, though this is honestly still maybe only 20% of their offerings!
I don't have any photos of Paul my tour guide, but he was a cool guy who has re-invigorated me to search extra hard to find a European company in the US to work for next in order to receive European-esque vacation benefits. (He interned with Siemens in the US). He also inspired me to come back one day for the nightlife in Graz. I guess given its high student population it can get off the hook! :)
There are actually clubs built into the tunnel system in the hill!
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