Art Nouveau building located in a shopping street named Sporgasse in Graz. Well, the building obviously need a kind of brush-up but actually I love this combination of beauty and decay. What do you think?
Tag: Graz
Party venue Hasenstall in Graz
The entrance of a party venue in Graz named Hasenstall (‘rabbit hutch’).
The painted house of Graz
This colourful house in my city is generally known as Gemaltes Haus (Painted House). Actually it was the seat of a duke until about 1450, so the official name is Herzogshof (Duke’s court). By the way the top down conifers were part of the Christmas decoration at that time.
The fairy tale grotto train of Graz
The old fairy tale grotto train of Graz closed with Jan 8th, and I was one of the last guests.
Wall decoration in Graz
Lovely wall decoration seen at a dwelling house built around 1900 in Graz. More…
Peacock on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg, Graz
A peacock who knows to pose seen on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg (Eggenberg Palace) in Graz. Since 2010 this palace is listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. More…
Man with antler for sale
The advantage of being shortsighted: You see many things other people won’t see. My first impression after entering the shop: Hey, they are selling a man with an antler!
The winged cow of Graz
The winged cow of Graz seen on a balcony in the centre of the city. Don’t ask me for details, I am not an expert on winged cows 🙂 More…
Clock tower of Graz
The landmark of Graz is a clock tower, generally known as the Uhrturm. It is placed on top of a rock in the middle of the city so one can see it from many places. Near the tower, there is a station for a special elevator. The shaft is located in the rock and links up the city with the clock tower.
A locomotive promoting Austrian police
A locomotive promoting the work of the Austrian police. In Austria one can pay for a locomotive painted in the colours and with the logo of ones company.
Fun promotion for bikes in Graz
Fun advertisement seen in Graz. The slogan Hängen Sie Ihr Altes an den Nagel … (‘hang your old one up …’) suggests to buy a new bike from a certain company. More…
Christmas creche made of ice in Graz
Every year an Eiskrippe (Christmas crèche carved in ice) is shown in one of the most fascinating places of Graz, a Renaissance court named Landhaushof. More…